Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Grambling Tigers Picks and Predictions for Monday March 9 2026
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The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils take on the Grambling Tigers in the SWAC Tournament – 1st Round on Monday March 9, 2026 at the Gateway Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET and the game will air on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the moneyline, total, and spread odds were not released. Be sure to visit our free college basketball picks page for more tournament predictions.
Delta Devils Looking for Upset Opportunity
Mississippi Valley State enters the SWAC Tournament with a 3-29 overall record and finished conference play at 2-16. In their last five games they recently lost to Jackson State 85-77, recently lost to Alcorn State 67-64, recently won over Arkansas Pine Bluff 70-69, recently lost to Grambling 83-62, and recently won over Texas Southern 72-71.
The Delta Devils average 64.6 points per game while allowing 83.2 points per contest. They shoot 41 percent from the field while averaging 30.4 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game. Defensively they record 2.6 blocks and 7.2 steals per game.
The biggest challenge for Mississippi Valley State has been defense, as they allow over 83 points per game. That defensive struggle has made it difficult for them to compete consistently throughout the season.
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Tigers Looking to Extend Their Tournament Run
Grambling enters this matchup with a 13-18 overall record and finished conference play at 7-11. In their last five games the Tigers recently won over Alabama State 65-63, recently lost to Alabama A&M 77-63, recently lost to Florida A&M 66-59, recently lost to Bethune-Cookman 76-71, and recently won over Mississippi Valley State 83-62.
The Tigers average 70.3 points per game while allowing 70.8 points per contest. They shoot 43 percent from the field while averaging 33.4 rebounds and 12 assists per game. Defensively they contribute 2.8 blocks and 8.1 steals per game.
One key advantage for Grambling is their defensive balance compared to Mississippi Valley State. Allowing nearly 13 fewer points per game gives them a significant edge entering this matchup.
Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling Pick
Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling Pick
- Pick: Grambling Spread
Grambling holds a clear defensive advantage in this matchup and already defeated Mississippi Valley State convincingly in a recent meeting. With the Delta Devils struggling defensively all season, the Tigers should be able to control the pace.
Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling Total Pick
- Pick: Over
I expect the over here because Mississippi Valley State allows over 83 points per game and Grambling has already scored over 80 points against them in a previous matchup. That defensive weakness could lead to another high scoring contest.
Final Score Prediction: Grambling 79, Mississippi Valley State 67
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