The Jackson State Tigers (5-12, 2-2 SWAC) welcome the Texas Southern Tigers (5-11, 2-1 SWAC) to Williams Center. Texas Southern can end a six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, Jackson State fell to the Southern University Jaguars, 56-50, while Texas Southern was victorious over the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 71-67.
Texas Southern played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.412 (above their season average of 0.242) and a turnover percentage of 19.0 (worse than their season average of 18.7). For those same stats, Prairie View A&M was 0.339 and 22.4, respectively. Jackson State, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 15.9). Jackson State was led by Roland Griffin, who contributed 18 points. Meanwhile, Yahuza Rasas was a key piece for Texas Southern with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Texas Southern dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Texas Southern won 77-65. Texas Southern’s 0.480 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Jackson State, who had a mark of 0.182. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 79th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Jackson State ranks 269th (30.8).
- Jackson State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Texas Southern ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Jackson State ranks 189th in assists per game (12.1) while Texas Southern ranks 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Jackson State ranks 23rd in steals per game (9.0) while Texas Southern ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Jackson State ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Texas Southern ranks 157th (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Jackson State has scored an average of 62.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- Texas Southern’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 9.1 for the season.
