Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (14-14) vs. Grambling State Tigers (14-13)
March 4, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Grambling State Tigers -5.5; Over/Under: +135
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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and the Grambling Tigers meet in college basketball action from the Hobdy Assembly Center on Monday night. Who comes out ahead in Monday night SWAC-tion? Let’s dive in and find out with our Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling Prediction.
Bethune-Cookman Team Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats come into this one looking to build on their three-game win streak after a 67-61 win over Southern last time out. Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring with 15.6 PPG along with 4.3 RPG while Zion Harmon has 15.5 PPG with a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Wildcats in the assist department this season. Dhashon Dyson has 13.8 PPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Bethune Cookman up to this point in the year. Reggie Ward Jr. has 9.8 PPG with 4.4 RPG while Derrick Carter-Hollinger Jr. has 9.2 PPG with a team-high 4.8 RPG to lead Bethune-Cookman in rebounding. As a team, Bethune-Cookman is averaging 73.8 PPG on 43.4% shooting from the field, 31.4% from three and 75.5% from the foul line this season.
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Grambling Team Preview
The Grambling Tigers come into this game looking to build on their four-game win streak after a 75-68 win over Florida A&M last time out. Kintavious Dozier leads the Tigers in scoring with 13.7 PPG while Tra’Michael Moton has 11 PPG and 2.5 APG to lead the Tigers in assists. Antwan Burnett has 10.2 PPG and 6.1 RPG in 18 games to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Grambling up to this point in the year. As a team, Grambling is averaging 67 PPG on 44.1% shooting from the field, 32.2% from three and 70.1% from the foul line this season.
Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling Prediction
I’m on Bethune-Cookman and the points here. I just think this is a game that comes down to the final shot as both teams are in solid form coming into this game and both have been playing their fair share of close games as of late. I expect a battle from start to finish in this game and I think this is a game where the points come into play. Give me Bethune-Cookman in this one.
