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Panthers vs Tigers

Tigers Look to Defend Home Court

Prairie View A&M

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Grambling State Tigers

February 17th 2025 | 7:00 PM EST | Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Cente

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Grambling State

Grambling’s defence should control the tempo in this matchup

Grade A-: Grambling State Moneyline (-440)

Grambling State’s defensive pressure and ability to force turnovers should be the difference against Prairie View A&M, a team that has struggled to maintain offensive consistency. The Tigers—who play their best basketball at home—have an aggressive perimeter defense that could disrupt the Panthers’ ball movement, leading to transition opportunities. Meanwhile, Prairie View A&M’s rebounding issues could limit their second-chance points, making it difficult to keep up on the scoreboard. With Grambling heavily favored at -440, the best bet is Grambling to win outright, earning an A- rating for confidence, though the $50 potential return reflects their status as the clear favorite.

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Grambling’s defence could lead to a comfortable margin

Grade B+: Grambling State Spread -8

Grambling State’s defensive intensity and ability to force turnovers give them the upper hand against Prairie View A&M, which has struggled with efficiency on the offensive end. The Tigers thrive in their home arena, using aggressive perimeter defense to limit opponent ball movement and create transition opportunities. Meanwhile, the Panthers—who have difficulty scoring in half-court sets—could find themselves unable to keep up if Grambling establishes an early lead. With the spread set at -8, the best bet is Grambling to cover, as their defensive pressure and rebounding edge should allow them to pull away late. This pick earns a B+ rating, with a $75 potential return for bettors expecting a convincing win by the Tigers.

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A slow-paced battle may keep this one under the total

Grade B+: Under 142 Total Points

Grambling State’s defensive pressure and methodical offensive sets often lead to lower-scoring games, especially at home where they control the tempo. The Tigers emphasize half-court execution and rely on forcing turnovers rather than pushing the pace. Meanwhile, Prairie View A&M has struggled with shooting efficiency, particularly from deep, making it difficult for them to turn this into a high-scoring contest. With both teams ranking near the bottom in offensive efficiency, this game has all the makings of a defensive grind. With the Over/Under set at 142, the best bet is Under, as both teams' styles suggest a slower-paced, lower-scoring outcome. This pick earns a B+ rating, with a $75 potential return for those expecting a defensive battle.

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