The Grambling State Tigers and Washington State Cougars face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at the Beasley Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Grambling State vs Washington State prediction.
Some Real Struggles for Grambling This Season
Grambling only has had two wins this season and they have really struggled heading into this game. In the last game against Dayton, the offense only managed 46 points while the defense gave up 76 points. Mikale Stevenson was the top player putting up 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Grambling State on the season is averaging 67.4 points while their defense is giving up 80 points per game. Kintavious Dozier is averaging 11.9 points while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. Grambling is 2-6 in the SWAC, where Prairie View A&M and Bethune-Cookman are the only two teams with above .500.
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Washington State Looks for Sixth Straight Win
Washington State has won five games in a row and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against UC Riverside, Washington State scored 86 points and that was enough for the comfortable victory. Washington State on the season is averaging 80.1 points while their defense is giving up 61.5 points per game. Guard Myles Rice has been the top player for Washington State averaging 16.2 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three point line.
Grambling vs Washington State Betting Prediction
Washington State’s defense has been impressive heading into this game and it’s going to be no different here. In the last game against UC Riverside, Washington State gave up only 49 points and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. Look for another big game from Rice and that is going to be the difference as Washington State is going to get the job done. Back Washington State against the spread.