Grambling State Tigers

Grambling State Tigers

Mar 14, 2025

Alabama State Hornets

Alabama State Hornets
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Grambling State Tigers vs Alabama State Hornets Pick – 3/14/2025

The Grambling State Tigers and the Alabama State Hornets are set to face off in a pivotal SWAC Tournament game on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This matchup, taking place at the Gateway Center Arena, promises to be a compelling contest as both teams vie for advancement in the tournament.

Grambling State Tigers vs Alabama State Hornets Game Preview

Grambling State enters this game with a season record of 12-21. Despite a challenging season, the Tigers have shown resilience in recent tournament play. They secured a 73-56 victory over Alabama A&M on March 11, followed by a hard-fought 65-62 overtime win against Southern on March 12. In the latter game, guard Mikale Stevenson led the team with 17 points, five rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Guard Kintavious Dozier contributed 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals, while forward James Flippin added 10 points.

Alabama State boasts a 17-15 record this season. The Hornets have been on an impressive run, winning their last four games. Their most recent victory was an 84-79 win over Texas Southern on March 13. In that game, forward D’Ante Bass came off the bench to lead the team with 16 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

During the regular season, these teams split their two meetings. Grambling State secured a 77-67 win on February 8, while Alabama State responded with a 59-47 victory on March 8. In the latter matchup, Grambling struggled offensively, shooting 32.7% from the field and facing a 43-34 rebounding deficit.

Betting Insights

As of the latest available information, Alabama State is favored with a moneyline of 1.65, implying a 61% probability of winning. Grambling State's moneyline stands at 2.28. The point spread is set at 2.5 in favor of Alabama State, and the total points line is 129.5.

Key betting trends to consider:

  • Grambling State has covered the 129.5 total points line in 15 of their last 20 road games.
  • Alabama State has surpassed the 129.5 total points line in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • In their last 10 head-to-head matchups, Grambling State holds a 6-4 record against Alabama State.

Grambling State Tigers vs Alabama State Hornets Prediction

Considering recent performances and statistical trends, this game is expected to be closely contested. Grambling State has demonstrated resilience in the tournament, securing back-to-back wins, including an overtime victory against Southern. Their defense has been particularly effective, holding opponents to low shooting percentages and capitalizing on turnovers.

Alabama State, on the other hand, has been on a strong winning streak, with their offense showing consistency. The Hornets' ability to score, combined with their recent form, positions them as formidable opponents.

Given these factors, the prediction leans towards Alabama State securing a narrow victory. The Hornets' offensive consistency and recent momentum give them a slight edge. However, Grambling State's defensive tenacity suggests that the game will be competitive, potentially staying within the point spread. Bettors might also consider the over on the total points line, given both teams' recent trends of surpassing the 129.5 mark.

As always, it's important to consider all factors and conduct thorough research before making any betting decisions.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+2.5/-110
53% GRMBST
-2.5/-110
47% ALAST

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+124
10% GRMBST
-148
90% ALAST

Total Pick Consensus

127.5/-110
22% UN
127.5/-110
78% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

GRMBST
Team Stats Per Game
ALAST
66.94
PTS GM
73.06
54.79
FGA
57.09
.431
FG%
.439
.342
3PT%
.335
8.85
ORB
11
0.75
DRB
0.89
33.61
TRB
39.59
18.24
FTA
22.25
.723
FT%
.692
11.48
AST
12.41
3.67
BLK
3.16
12.79
TO
13.25
16.42
PF
16.19

Defense/Offense

GRMBST
Team Stats Per Game
ALAST
67.79
PTS GM
74.16
57.3
FGA
63.41
.419
FG%
.409
.350
3PT%
.332
10.36
ORB
11.53
0.73
DRB
0.77
34.48
TRB
36.06
17.42
FTA
19.28
.737
FT%
.690
12.58
AST
11.59
3.45
BLK
2.84
12.48
TO
9.28
15.39
PF
18.5

Offense/Defense

GRMBST
Advanced Game Stats
ALAST
67.0
Pace
69.8
99.1
Off.Rate
104.2
.333
FTr
.390
.346
3PAr
.394
.527
TS%
.540
49.4
TRB%
52.3
48.6
AST%
49.5
9.9
STL%
7.5
9.7
BLK%
8.7
.491
eFG%
.505
16.8
TOV%
16.4
26.8
ORB%
31.0
.241
TF/FGA
.270

Defense/Offense

GRMBST
Advanced Game Stats
ALAST
67.0
Pace
69.8
100.4
Off.Rate
105.8
.304
FTr
.304
.343
3PAr
.429
.517
TS%
.511
50.6
TRB%
47.7
52.3
AST%
44.8
11.7
STL%
11.1
9.6
BLK%
8.2
.479
eFG%
.480
16.0
TOV%
11.3
29.5
ORB%
28.7
.224
TF/FGA
.210

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
GRMBST ALAST
GRMBST ALAST
Consensus
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-120)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-111)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-120)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-118)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
GRMBST ALAST
GRMBST ALAST
Consensus
+146
-178
+122
-148
+136
-162
+124
-148
+146
-178
+118
-142
+155
-195
+120
-148
+122
-145
+122
-145
+125
-150
+125
-150
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
131.5 (-110)
131.5 (-110)
127.5 (-112)
127.5 (-109)
128.5 (-115)
128.5 (-105)
127.5 (-110)
127.5 (-110)
131.5 (-110)
131.5 (-110)
127.5 (-115)
127.5 (-105)
131.5 (-110)
131.5 (-115)
127.5 (-114)
127.5 (-107)
129.0 (-110)
129.0 (-110)
127.5 (-110)
127.5 (-110)
128.5 (-115)
128.5 (-105)
127.5 (-110)
127.5 (-110)

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