Grambling State vs Southern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Grambling State vs Southern

The Grambling State Tigers square off against the Southern Jaguars, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Southern really stand out on the spread. Back them at -5.5 to beat Grambling State with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -112.

Grambling State Tigers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 68-63 scoreline occurred on the road against Prairie View A&M Panthers.

Southern Jaguars suffered a defeat in their last game. A 74-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Texas Southern.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Southern who came out on top when they last played Grambling. A 71-53 win was recorded. We’ve seen six Grambling wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern	17-17	2707	2650	57	9-5	8-12	1L
Grambling State	14-19	2321	2314	7	9-5	5-14	1L

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Grambling State vs Southern Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Grambling State vs Southern bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Southern should be taken against the spread at -5.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -112 that are available.

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Key Grambling State vs Southern stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Southern in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Southern in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Southern -5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% chance of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grambling State 69 - 78 Southern

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Grambling State vs Southern Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Southern are massive -250 favorites. They are regarded as 71% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Grambling State are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 142.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 142.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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Moneyline

GSU

+198

Southern

-250

Point Spread

GSU +5.5

-110

Southern -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-106

Over 142.5

-114

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Grambling State Stats

Southern Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.00 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southwestern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama A&M	18-15	2378	2393	-15	12-6	6-9	1L
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	2412	2462	-50	10-4	7-11	2L
Prairie View	18-17	2762	2662	100	11-4	7-13	7W
Southern	17-17	2707	2650	57	9-5	8-12	1L
Florida A&M	13-16	2030	2177	-147	8-5	5-11	1L
Grambling State	14-19	2321	2314	7	9-5	5-14	1L
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	2472	2593	-121	7-4	6-15	1L
Texas Southern	12-18	2251	2339	-88	9-6	3-12	2L
Jackson State	12-21	2318	2764	-446	8-4	4-17	1L
Alabama State	10-22	2341	2473	-132	6-7	4-15	3L
Alcorn State	9-23	2141	2566	-425	6-4	3-19	1L
Miss Valley State	3-30	2120	2739	-619	2-10	1-20	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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