The Southern University Jaguars (9-14, 6-4 SWAC), 3.5-point underdogs, will be at the Williams Center to challenge the Jackson State Tigers (9-14, 6-4 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 129 points and it can be seen on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Southern University Jaguars at Jackson State Tigers ATS Odds
In the Tigers’ previous matchup, they comfortably covered the 3-point spread against the Alcorn State Braves, 86-57. The Jaguars, on the other hand, were defeated by the Grambling State Tigers, 66-62, and failed to cover as 4-point underdogs. The Jackson State game went 4.5 points over the projected point total of 138.5, while the Southern University game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 132.5.
Jackson State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.212) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.446). Alcorn State recorded marks of 0.180 and 0.377, respectively, for those same stats. Southern University, meanwhile, held Grambling State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.1 (below their season average of 31.3). Jackson State was led by Roland Griffin, who contributed 23 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Damiree Burns played well for Southern University, contributing 14 points.
In their first matchup this year, Lamarcus Lee led the Jaguars to a 56-50 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points. Southern University covered as a 1.5-point underdog and the two teams combined to put up 106 points, which was well under the projected point total of 133. Southern University had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.0 vs. 15.6). Jackson State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 19.8).
Games including the Jaguars tend to go under the total (55.0 percent). Although Southern University has difficulty winning games straight up (9-14 SU), they have a solid record against the spread (11-7-2).
Coinciding with Southern University, Tigers games also tend to finish under the O/U total (57.1 percent). Additionally, Jackson State is 9-14 SU and 9-12 ATS.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Southern University in this matchup. The Jaguars currently rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent), while Jackson State ranks 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.6 percent).
Southern University Jaguars vs. Jackson State Tigers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Jackson State ranks 198th (36.2).
- The Tigers rank 260th in three pointers attempted per game (17.9) while the Jaguars rank 265th (17.7).
- The Tigers rank 24th in steals per game (8.4) while the Jaguars rank 152nd (6.1).
- Jackson State averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Southern University ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Jackson State is 2-4 ATS at home, while Southern University is 7-6-2 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Tigers’ 6 home games, while 8 of the Jaguars’ 15 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Tigers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Southern University has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Jackson State has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Jaguars have outscored opponents by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Southern University has been defeated by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (11.1 below their season average).
