The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-18, 1-6 SWAC) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they meet the Jackson State Tigers (7-13, 4-3 SWAC) at Williams Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Jackson State Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Delta Devils’ last game, they were defeated by the Texas Southern Tigers, 65-62. Texas Southern’s 0.278 free throw rate was their largest strength over Mississippi Valley State, who had a mark of 0.169. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 0.244, while the Delta Devils’ was below their season average of 0.214. Emmanuel Ejeh played well for Mississippi Valley State, putting up nine points and 15 rebounds.
The Tigers barely escaped the Grambling State Tigers in their last outing, 65-63. Jackson State had 19 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Tigers had five and 24, respectively. Chris Howell was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
The offense of Mississippi Valley State (345th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 90.7) will square off against the stingy defense of Jackson State (81st in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.7). The Tigers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tigers won the most recent contest 60-59. Jackson State did an excellent job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 vs. 20.0).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Jackson State Tigers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi Valley State averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. Jackson State ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
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The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 16.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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