Grambling State travels to Miss Valley State on Thursday, hoping to boost its 10-20 record with a victory over the Delta Devils.

The SWAC Tournament battle is part of the annual season-ending league tournament. The Sportsbook gets an automatic berth in the Madness, while all teams are trying to prove they deserve a spot. This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Special Events Center.

The Delta Devils currently sports a 13-18 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 1-1 ATS. The Tigers are 10-20 and 0-0 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Delta Devils produce a 2-0 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Tigers have gone 0-0 against the number.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Delta Devils, most recently No. 163 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Tigers, who rate No. 274 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 62-60 victory for the Delta Devils.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Miss Valley State has the nation's No. 183-rated offensive output, at 68.5 PPG. The visiting Tigers defense ranks No. 203 allowing on average 68.7 PPG. The Delta Devils FG% has averaged 40.4% so far, more than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.3% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Grambling State owns the country's No. 151-rated mark, allowing 69.6 points per game on the highway. Miss Valley State, on the other hand, rates No. 59 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Grambling State was a 74-73 Sportsbook at home against Alabama State. Grambling State earned a 74-73 victory over Alabama State on Saturday, getting 23 points from Donald Qualls at Memorial Gym.

In their last action, Miss Valley State was an 88-69 Sportsbook at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Miss Valley State got 14 points from Paul Crosby en route to an 88-69 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday at Harrison Complex.