Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Grambling State Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Betting on today’s Bearkats and Tigers game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bearkats come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.

SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +11

This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tigers.
• Not only will Grambling State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Bearkats Grab a Win in Troy?

Sam Houston State enters today’s game against Grambling State with a 1-3 overall record. If they win, they will improve their road record to 1-2. In terms of the spread, Sam Houston State comes into today’s game with a 1-3 record. Over their last ten games, including those from the previous season, Sam Houston State has gone 6-4 vs. the spread.

In four games, Sam Houston State comes in with an over/under mark of 3-1-0, with their games averaging 141.2 points per game. When looking at the Bearkats’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 75 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 72.4 points per game, the Sam Houston State had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against Ole Miss and had a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Leading Sam Houston State in scoring vs. Ole Miss was Davon Barnes with his 22 points. Jaden Ray also added 12 points for the Bearkats.

Sam Houston State’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 75.4 points per game. So far, the Sam Houston State defense is giving up an average of 7.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14 times per game (478th).

Will Grambling State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

As they prepare for their fourth game, Grambling State will be facing Sam Houston State with a record of 0-3. In their previous three home games, including last year, Grambling State has a 1-2 record. Heading into today’s game, Grambling State is currently sitting at 0-3 against the spread this season. Taking into account the previous season, Grambling State has a 5-3 ATS record in their last ten games.

So far, Grambling State’s games have averaged 140.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 136.8 points. In the Tigers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 78 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-2.

The Grambling State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 37 points versus Iowa State. During the game, they attempted 12 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 28.6%. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 308th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 397th in terms of percentage and 374th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Tigers’ defense is ranked 174th in the country at 79.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Iowa State, the Cyclones finished with a field goal percentage of 62% and a total of 92 points vs. Grambling State.