Texas Southern vs Grambling State Prediction 1-6-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Southern vs Grambling State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 6th, at the H&PE Arena.  Let’s take a look at a Texas Southern Tigers vs Grambling State Tigers Pick. 

Grambling State Has Struggled

Grambling State has struggled heading into this game and on the season they have only three wins total. Grambling faced off against Prairie View A&M in the last game and the offense scored only 55 points while the defense gave up 73 points. At halftime, they were down 36-29, and in the second half, it got even worse. Guard P.J. Edwards had a strong game putting up 15 points and six rebounds, but the rest of the team just wasn’t good enough. Three games ago against Cincinnati, Grambling scored 49 points, while the defense gave up 84 points. 

Grambling State on the season is averaging 68.7 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 317th in the league while the defense is ranked 219th. As a team, they are shooting 45.5 percent from the field, which is 166th in the league. Guard Antwan Burnett has been the top player, averaging 12.5 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Grambling Will Cover Against Texas Southern 

• Grambling State has won each of its last 10 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Texas Southern has lost six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Southern has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Can Texas Southern Bounce Back?

Texas Southern in the last game faced off against Southern University and they didn’t play well enough. Texas Southern scored only 58 points while the defense gave up 67 points and that led to the nine-point defeat. At halftime, they were down 29-21 and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce. Zaire Hayes was the top player for Texas Southern putting up 19 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Duance Posey also put up 11 points. Two games ago against the College of Biblical Studies, the offense scored 103 points, and that was enough for the victory. 

Texas Southern is averaging 71.8 points while their defense is giving up 81.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 266th while the defense is ranked 347th. The offense is ranked 266th in the league, while the defense is ranked 3477th. Kavion McClain is averaging 14.2 points while shooting 39.7 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the three-point line. Kenny Hunter is averaging 9.3 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field. Texas Southern will meet Arkansas-Pine Bluff after this game.

Texas Southern vs Grambling State Prediction 

I am not sure Grambling State is very good, but they are going to find a way to find access here. Grambling State’s offense has been inconsistent, but they are going to run up the score here. Texas Southern is giving up 81.1 points per game and they are going to be awful here. Grambling State is going to have no issue running up the score here, and that will be enough for them to come out ahead. Back Grambling State against the spread.