Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Grambling State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 39-30 lead against Florida A&M.
Grambling State has yet to find success away from home, so they have something to prove. Victory is within reach; will this be their lucky break?
Who’s Playing
Florida A&M Rattlers @ Grambling State Tigers
Current Records: Florida A&M 3-10, Grambling State 3-13
How To Watch
What to Know
We’ve got another exciting SWAC matchup on schedule as the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Grambling State Tigers are set to tip at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The Rattlers are no doubt hoping to put an end to a 15-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
It’s never fun to lose, and it’s even less fun to lose 91-57, which was the final score in Florida A&M’s tilt against Southern U. on Saturday. The Rattlers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 53-26.
Meanwhile, Grambling State’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight defeat. They fell 65-59 to Bethune-Cook. The Tigers didn’t live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.
Grambling State struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. They are winless (0-3) when they just don’t pass the ball.
Florida A&M’s loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Grambling State, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Florida A&M is hoping to beat the odds on Monday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. This contest will be their sixth straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 1-4 against the spread).
Florida A&M came up short against Grambling State in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 75-68. Can Florida A&M avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Grambling State is a big 7.5-point favorite against Florida A&M, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 132.5 points.
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Series History
Grambling State has won 4 out of their last 6 games against Florida A&M.
- Mar 02, 2024 – Grambling State 75 vs. Florida A&M 68
- Jan 15, 2024 – Grambling State 65 vs. Florida A&M 52
- Feb 25, 2023 – Grambling State 69 vs. Florida A&M 55
- Jan 09, 2023 – Grambling State 62 vs. Florida A&M 57
- Feb 26, 2022 – Florida A&M 79 vs. Grambling State 73
- Jan 10, 2022 – Florida A&M 75 vs. Grambling State 66
