The Alabama State Hornets (1-12) and the Jackson State Tigers (3-10) clash at Williams Center. The Hornets will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last contest. The Tigers fell to the sixth-ranked Baylor Bears, 83-57, while the Hornets were defeated by the sixth-ranked Oregon Ducks, 98-59.
Alabama State had a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.195) while Jackson State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 25.4). Roland Griffin fueled Jackson State with 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Brandon Battle had a good outing for Alabama State, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Hornets edged out the Tigers in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Alabama State won 58-49. Alabama State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 26.5). Jackson State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 21.8). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Tigers will look to push the more grind-it-out Hornets. The Tigers rank 83rd in possessions per game while the Hornets are 201st. It could also be an error-filled game for the Hornets’ offense, which ranks 325th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Tigers, which forces the 10th-most turnovers in the nation (26.5 percent).
Alabama State Hornets at Jackson State Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks sixth in steals per game (10.2) while Alabama State ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Tigers average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 122nd in the NCAA. The Hornets rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Tigers rank 137th in assists per game (13.0) while the Hornets rank 233rd (8.5).
- Jackson State ranks 261st in rebounds per game (30.5) while Alabama State ranks 271st (28.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 29.2, up from 21.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
