Grambling State Tigers vs UAPB Golden Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25
Betting on today’s Tigers and Golden Lions game? Catch the action at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR, as the Golden Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SWAC. Grambling State is favored by -6 in this Southwestern Athletic conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 149 points.
GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS UAPB GOLDEN LIONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +6
This game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Golden Lions.
- Not only will UAPB pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Grambling State Pull Off A Win at H. O. Clemmons Arena?
Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Grambling State improved to 2-14 on the season with a 65-54 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Despite being -16.5 favorites, the Tigers didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Grambling State turned things around in the second half, scoring 42 points while holding the Delta Devils to 27. The total points for the game were 119, falling short of the O/U line of 129.5.
Grambling State’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 20 threes for a 50% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%.
Arthur Tate led the way with 21 points, knocking down 4 of 7 threes at 57.1%. Emareyon McDonald was also hot from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 12 points in just 17 minutes.
Grambling State’s defense was on point, giving up just 54 points while holding their opponents to 36% shooting from the field. The Tigers limited them to 12 made shots inside the arc on 29 attempts, a 41% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Grambling State’s defense allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponents shooting 30%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they knocked down 12, shooting 92%. Grambling State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog UAPB?
UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games
The Golden Lions dropped to 1-16 on the season after an 83-67 home loss to the Southern Jaguars on Saturday. UAPB entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 154.5.
UAPB trailed 43-37 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 40.
UAPB’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.2% from the field, though they connected on 40% of their three-point attempts (8/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they hit only 54.3% of their free throws, making 19 of 35 attempts.
Dionjahe Thomas was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and finishing with 19 points and 9 rebounds in 22 minutes. Jordan Johnson added 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Doctor Bradley contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Despite UAPB’s defensive efforts, they gave up 83 points, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field. The Golden Lions held them to 38% on two-point attempts, as they went 12/31 inside the arc.
From three-point range, UAPB allowed 8 made threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 35 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 54%. UAPB gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.