Alcorn State Braves vs Grambling State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/25
Planning on watching today’s Braves and Tigers game? Catch the action at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The odds for this Southwestern Athletic conference game currently have Grambling State as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 128.5 points.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Grambling State Tigers -3.5
This game will be played at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Grambling State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Are the Braves Ready for a Road Win?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
The Braves fell to 4-16 on the season after a 74-69 loss to Southern on Saturday. Despite being +12 underdogs, Alcorn State kept it closer than expected.
Alcorn State led 39-37 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, scoring 30 points in the second half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 132.5.
In their last game, Alcorn State’s offense put up 69 points, shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 12 for 18 from the line.
Keionte Cornelius led the team with 15 points, despite shooting just 35.7% overall and 33.3% from three. Cam Amboree, Djahi Binet, and Marcus Tankersley each added 13 points, with Binet also grabbing 10 rebounds. DaMariee Jones contributed 12 points and 11 boards, while Joe Manning and Michael Jacobs chipped in 11 points apiece, with Manning hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Alcorn State’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 21 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 30 shooting for 50%.
From three-point range, Alcorn State held their opponents to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 26 for 74%. Alcorn State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Grambling State dropped to 3-15 on the season after a 65-50 home loss to Jackson State on Saturday. The Tigers were -1.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 115, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.
Grambling State trailed 37-33 at halftime but struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 17 points while allowing 28.
Grambling State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.5% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, finishing with 50 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they connected on 11 of 32 two-point attempts (34.4%).
Daeshun Ruffin was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Kintavious Dozier contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.
Grambling State’s defense was stout, giving up just 65 points while holding their opponent to 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 11 of 32 attempts, good for 34%.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State allowed 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7, shooting 63%.