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Bethune-Cookman @ Grambling

Current Records: Bethune-Cookman 8-20; Grambling 11-16

What to Know

The Grambling Tigers and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are set to square off in an SWAC matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET Feb. 28 at Assembly Center. Bethune-Cookman should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Tigers will be looking to regain their footing.

Grambling was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Saturday as they fell 79-73 to the Florida A&M Rattlers.

Meanwhile, the Southern Jaguars typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Bethune-Cookman proved too difficult a challenge. Bethune-Cookman came out on top in a nail-biter against Southern, sneaking past 87-84.

Grambling is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 2-4 against the spread when favored.

The Tigers are now 11-16 while the Wildcats sit at 8-20. A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Grambling has only been able to knock down 40.80% percent of their shots, which is the 28th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Bethune-Cookman has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the eighth fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Assembly Center -- Grambling, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Wildcats, 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 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Grambling and Bethune-Cookman both have one win in their last two games.

  • Jan 08, 2022 - Grambling 68 vs. Bethune-Cookman 66
  • Nov 21, 2017 - Bethune-Cookman 87 vs. Grambling 78