The Southern University Jaguars (1-15, 0-3 SWAC) will attempt to put an end to their nine-game losing streak when they square off against the Jackson State Tigers (5-11, 2-1 SWAC) at Williams Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Prediction
The Jaguars are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-63 loss to the Grambling State Tigers in their last matchup. Grambling State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Southern University. The Tigers had a rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.255), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.208 (below the 0.294 mark opponents have averaged against Grambling State this season). Jayden Saddler was Southern University’s leading scorer with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
In the Tigers’ previous matchup, they were victorious over the Alcorn State Braves, 59-52. One of Jackson State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, 20 more than Alcorn State. With eight points and 11 rebounds, Jayveous McKinnis put together a solid game for Jackson State.
After the Jaguars won two out of three contests against the Tigers last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Southern University won 62-60. One of Southern University’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Jackson State had 17.
Jackson State appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Tigers rank 90th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.478), while Southern University is 284th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Southern University vs. Jackson State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jackson State ranks 107th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Southern University ranks 258th (30.3).
The Jaguars average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 121st in the country. The Tigers rank 175th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Southern University ranks 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Jackson State ranks 98th (21.6).
The Tigers average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Southern University ranks 230th in assists per game (10.7) while Jackson State ranks 235th (10.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, down from 15.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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