Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Grambling State (22-8) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Bethune-Cookman (12-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (12-19) visit Bartow Arena to take on the Grambling State Tigers (22-8) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Birmingham.

Grambling State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling State Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bethune-Cookman+9.5 -105O 132.5 -110+425
Grambling State -9.5 -115U 132.5 -110-600

Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Grambling State will win this game with 70.0% confidence.

Bethune-Cookman vs Grambling State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Grambling State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bethune-Cookman and Grambling State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Bethune-Cookman have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+3.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Grambling has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+23.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Grambling has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 26 games (+13.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Grambling has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Grambling have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)

Bethune-Cookman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bethune-Cookman has gone 17-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.75 Units / 11.74% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -9.82% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI

Grambling State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Grambling State has gone 17-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 15.96% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.55 Units / 28.62% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -38.54% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 29.5% ROI

Bethune-Cookman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 12.6 turnovers per game (653 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 14.0

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (189 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 12.6 turnovers per game (277 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 14.5

Bethune-Cookman has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (254 assists/ 277 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 0.8

Grambling State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Grambling State is shooting 64% from the free throw line (290/455) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Grambling State has 21.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 19.0

Grambling State has a 40% free throw rate (455 free throw attempts/1,148 field goal attempts) this season — highest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Grambling State is shooting 35% from three (114/325) this season — 4th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Bethune-Cookman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (463 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,097 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Bethune-Cookman has averaged 7.8 steals per game (407 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Bethune-Cookman has 407 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among SWAC Teams

Grambling State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Grambling State has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,271 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Grambling State has averaged 7.3 steals per game (153 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Grambling State has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (504 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Grambling State has averaged 6.9 steals per game (364 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4


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