Who’s Playing
Grambling @ Alcorn State
Current Records: Grambling 8-12; Alcorn State 7-13
What to Know
The Grambling Tigers won both of their matches against the Alcorn State Braves last season (79-74 and 67-62) and are aiming for the same result Monday. Grambling and Alcorn State will face off in an SWAC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
Grambling beat the Jackson State Tigers 73-64 this past Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Southern Jaguars typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday the Braves proved too difficult a challenge. Alcorn State sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 68-64 win.
Grambling is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Grambling’s opponents whenever they hit the road.
Grambling is now 8-12 while Alcorn State sits at 7-13. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Grambling has only been able to knock down 41.10% percent of their shots, which is the 39th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Alcorn State has experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47.20% from the floor on average, which is the third highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: David L. Whitney Gymnasium — Lorman, Mississippi
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Braves are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Grambling have won eight out of their last 12 games against Alcorn State.
- Feb 08, 2021 – Grambling 67 vs. Alcorn State 62
- Jan 12, 2021 – Grambling 79 vs. Alcorn State 74
- Feb 10, 2020 – Grambling 80 vs. Alcorn State 71
- Jan 13, 2020 – Alcorn State 87 vs. Grambling 69
- Feb 11, 2019 – Grambling 65 vs. Alcorn State 53
- Jan 14, 2019 – Grambling 77 vs. Alcorn State 42
- Feb 05, 2018 – Grambling 81 vs. Alcorn State 72
- Jan 08, 2018 – Grambling 72 vs. Alcorn State 61
- Feb 06, 2017 – Alcorn State 75 vs. Grambling 65
- Jan 09, 2017 – Grambling 67 vs. Alcorn State 62
- Feb 08, 2016 – Alcorn State 66 vs. Grambling 63
- Jan 11, 2016 – Alcorn State 69 vs. Grambling 53