Saturday’s contest between the Alabama State Hornets (9-13, 5-4 SWAC) and the Grambling Tigers (6-16, 3-6 SWAC) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome has a projected final score of 74-70 based on our computer prediction, with Alabama State coming out on top. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on February 8.

Based on our computer prediction, Alabama State projects to cover the 3.5-point spread in its matchup against Grambling. The total has been set at 133.5, and the two teams are projected to exceed it.

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Alabama State vs. Grambling Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Montgomery, Alabama
• Venue: Dunn-Oliver Acadome
• Line: Alabama State -3.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -196, Grambling +158

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Alabama State vs. Grambling Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 74, Grambling 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Grambling

• Pick ATS: Alabama State (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Alabama State has compiled a 6-14-0 record against the spread this season, while Grambling is 7-12-0. The Hornets have hit the over in nine games, while Tigers games have gone over eight times. The teams average 141.5 points per game, eight more points than this matchup’s total. Alabama State has a 2-8 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over the last 10 games. Grambling has gone 1-9 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets are being outscored by 2.3 points per game with a -50 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.5 points per game (178th in college basketball) and give up 76.8 per outing (306th in college basketball).
• The 31.4 rebounds per game Alabama State averages rank 232nd in the nation, and are 5.1 fewer than the 36.5 its opponents record per contest.
• Alabama State connects on 9.1 three-pointers per game (63rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.2 on average.
• The Hornets rank 238th in college basketball by averaging 93.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 282nd in college basketball, allowing 96.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Alabama State has committed 2.9 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 8.8 (eighth in college basketball action) while forcing 11.7 (169th in college basketball).

Grambling Performance Insights

• The Tigers’ -69 scoring differential (being outscored by 3.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 67 points per game (334th in college basketball) while giving up 70.2 per outing (138th in college basketball).
• Grambling averages 30.8 rebounds per game (270th in college basketball) while conceding 32.9 per contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.1 boards per game.
• Grambling knocks down 6.6 three-pointers per game (293rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.7 on average.
• Grambling has committed 1.3 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 13 (317th in college basketball) while forcing 11.7 (169th in college basketball).

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