The Jackson State Tigers (6-14, 3-4 SWAC) will be at Harrison Complex to take on the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-18, 1-6 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Jackson State Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Delta Devils lost big to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 102-83, while the Tigers easily got past the Grambling State Tigers, 71-53.
Jackson State dominated every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.446) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 26.8). Grambling State was 0.365 and 14.7, respectively, for those same stats. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-24; 79.2 percent). Mississippi Valley State rallied around Michael Green, who contributed 19 points. Jayveous McKinnis played well for Jackson State, putting up 13 points and 12 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Delta Devils won the last game 60-57. Mississippi Valley State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Jackson State. The Delta Devils had a rate of 0.222, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.079. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
This game should be a battle of conflicting styles. Mississippi Valley State prefers a fast-paced style of play (first in possessions per game), while Jackson State is slower-paced (122nd in possessions per game).
Jackson State Tigers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 260th (26.4).
- The Tigers rank 29th in steals per game (8.5) while the Delta Devils rank 147th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Jackson State ranks 77th in blocks per game (3.8) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Delta Devils rank 143rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Tigers rank 264th (31.1).
- Jackson State ranks 145th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 265th (20.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 22.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
