The Jackson State Tigers (10-17, 7-7 SWAC) will be at Harrison Complex to clash against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (5-24, 3-12 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Odds
In their last game, the Delta Devils lost to the Texas Southern Tigers, 92-80, while the Tigers beat the Grambling State Tigers, 71-60.
Jackson State played a perfect game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.438) and a turnover percentage of 16.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). Grambling State put up marks of 0.458 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, forced Texas Southern into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 16.7). Mississippi Valley State rallied around Jordan Evans, who recorded 26 points. Venjie Wallis had a solid performance for Jackson State, putting up 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Chris Howell led the Tigers to a 61-57 win. He produced 17 points and seven rebounds. Jackson State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Mississippi Valley State. The Tigers had a rate of 0.269, while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.200.
Mississippi Valley State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Jackson State currently ranks 93rd in defensive efficiency, while the Delta Devils rank 344th in offensive efficiency.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 235th (15.4).
- The Tigers rank 67th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Delta Devils rank 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Mississippi Valley State averages 5.5 steals per game, which ranks 182nd in the country. Jackson State ranks 205th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Tigers average 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. The Delta Devils rank 292nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- Jackson State ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 171st (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 14.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
