Grambling State Tigers vs Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Rattlers face off at 8:00 ET on Ratt. The Rattlers are hosting the game at Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, FL. In this Southwestern Athletic matchup, the Tigers are the betting favorite against the Rattlers. The over/under for the game is 132.5 points.

GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +1

This game will be played at Al Lawson Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Rattlers.
• Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

After a win over Bethune-Cookman, the Grambling State Tigers are 5-11 overall and 2-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference games. They have gone 1-8 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin in those games is -21.1. As the favorite, they are 1-1, and they have been the underdog in 11 of their 16 games.

Florida A&M is 1-10 as the underdog this season, and the over/under line for this game is set at 132.5 points. In their last 10 road games, the Tigers have gone 2-8, and they are 1-4 in their last five games away from home. For the season, they have a scoring margin of -5.5 points per game at home.

Grambling State has an ATS record of 5-8 this season, including a 4-5 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Tigers are 1-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Grambling State has an ATS record of 8-2.

This season, the over/under record for Grambling State’s games is 6-7 and today’s over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (137.8). So far, 12 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 128 points.

Grambling State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 79 points against Bethune-Cookman. This output exceeded their season average of 65.5 points per game. Kintavious Dozier is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 13.6. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson also brings a PPG average of 9.7 into the game.

At present, the Tigers’ defense is nationally ranked 222nd, allowing 74.6 points per game. In their previous game vs. Bethune-Cookman, the Wildcats finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 69 points vs. Grambling State.

Is a Home Win Possible for Florida A&M?

Florida A&M has struggled this season, as they are just 2-11 overall. They have lost six straight games, and their record in the Southwestern Athletic Conference is 0-2.

The Rattlers have been even worse on the road, going just 1-8 away from home. Their average margin of defeat on the road is -25.0 points per game.

As the underdog, Florida A&M has an ATS record of 4-7 this season. At home, their ATS mark sits at 1-1. Over their last three games as the underdog, the Rattlers are 0-3 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 132.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Florida A&M’s games this season (140.4). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 159 points.

The Rattlers’ offense finished with 65 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 66.7 points per contest. The top scorer for the Rattlers was Hantz Louis-Jeune with 16 points, while Jalen Speer also added 14 to the scoreboard.

Currently, the Rattlers’ defense holds the 303rd rank in the nation, allowing 83.9 points per game. The Florida A&M defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Southern to connect on 12 threes.