It will be a battle between SWAC opponents when the Alabama State Hornets (3-9, 1-0 SWAC) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (4-10, 1-0 SWAC) to the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets Betting Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 75-66 loss to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last outing. One of Louisiana-Monroe’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). Jackson State’s Chris Howell played well, contributing 15 points and eight rebounds.
In the Hornets’ last game, they lost big to the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53. Iowa State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Alabama State. The Cyclones had a rate of 36.1, while the Hornets posted a mark of 23.7. With 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Reginald Gee led Alabama State in scoring.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Jackson State figures to have a substantial advantage. The Tigers defense ranks 100th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while the Alabama State offense is ranked 305th in effective field goal percentage (0.475).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Hornets won the most recent contest 62-60. Getting to the free throw line was one of Alabama State’s biggest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while Jackson State went just eight times.
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alabama State ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Jackson State ranks 248th (18.7).
The Tigers average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. The Hornets rank 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Alabama State ranks 89th in blocks per game (3.5) while Jackson State ranks 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The Tigers average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 126th in the country. The Hornets rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Alabama State ranks 230th in assists per game (10.6) while Jackson State ranks 235th (10.2).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 9.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (9.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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