Grambling State Tigers vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Lobos? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with New Mexico being favored by -18.5 over Grambling State.
GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +18.5
This game will be played at The Pit at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Lobos.
- Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Grambling State at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Tigers?
Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Grambling State dropped to 0-1 on the season after an 86-62 loss to the Gators on Monday. The Tigers were +26 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 148 fell just short of the O/U line of 150.5.
Grambling State trailed 43-28 at halftime and allowed another 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. They’ll look to tighten up defensively and find more scoring options as they move forward this season.
Grambling State managed just 62 points in their latest game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a poor 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts. They were more successful inside, connecting on 50% of their two-point shots.
The Tigers struggled to create opportunities, finishing with just 4 assists and 5 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they converted 82.4%, making 14 of 17 attempts. Kintavious Dozier led the way with 19 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three-point range.
Grambling State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State’s defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 80% clip. Grambling State also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Can the Lobos Pull Off a Home Win?
New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games
New Mexico fell to St. John’s 85-71 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. The Lobos entered the game as +7 underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, falling short of the 162-point over/under line.
New Mexico trailed 40-29 at halftime but managed to score 42 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 45 points in the 2nd half, preventing them from closing the gap.
In their latest game, the Lobos put up 71 points, shooting 43.8% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their threes, hitting 8 of 18 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%.
New Mexico struggled at the free-throw line, making just 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%). RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil and Nelly Junior Joseph each contributed 16 points, with Amzil knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.
New Mexico’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. The Lobos had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 30 of 50 shots.
From beyond the arc, New Mexico held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 18 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws. The Lobos also gave up 22 offensive rebounds.