It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Southern University Jaguars (3-20, 2-8 SWAC) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (9-14, 6-4 SWAC) to the F.G. Clark Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Southern University Jaguars Free Prediction
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 66-52 loss to the Alcorn State Braves in their last outing. One of Alcorn State’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Tigers were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). Venjie Wallis led Jackson State in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Jaguars’ previous outing, they got blown out by the Grambling State Tigers, 59-40. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Grambling State’s largest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while Southern University went just nine times. Southern University’s Sidney Umude put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Wallis scored a game-high 17 points in the first matchup, in which the Tigers beat the Jaguars 64-58. The Tigers’ 13.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Jaguars, who had a mark of 31.6.
The offense of Southern University will square off against the elite defense of Jackson State. The Jaguars currently rank 324th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 76th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Tigers rank 295th in turnover percentage (20.8 percent), while the Jaguars rank 46th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.0 percent).
Jackson State Tigers at Southern University Jaguars Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jackson State ranks 159th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Southern University ranks 276th (31.0).
The Jaguars average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 196th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Jackson State ranks 73rd in blocks per game (3.8) while Southern University ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Jaguars allow the 16th-fewest three pointers per game (18.5) while the Tigers rank 51st (20.0).
Southern University ranks 228th in assists per game (11.3) while Jackson State ranks 254th (10.5).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (11.7 below their season average).
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