Southern Jaguars (10-10) vs Jackson State Tigers (6-15)
Game Info: Monday, January 30, 2023 at 9:00 pm (F.G. Clark Center)
Betting Odds: Southern Jaguars -8 -- Over/Under: 146 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Jackson State Tigers and Southern Jaguars face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at the F.G. Clark Center. When these two teams faced off last Saturday it was Jackson State that secured Southern 75-64.
Jackson State Betting Prediction
Jackson State comes into this game with a 6-15 record overall and they have gone 11-10 against the spread. In the last game against Grambling State, Jackson State scored only 66 points and that led to the 12 point defeat. Jackson State is averaging 66 points while their defense is giving up 76.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 319th while the defense is ranked 338th. Ken Evans Jr is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 34.9 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Southern Betting Prediction
On the other side of this matchup is Southern who sits with an 11-10 record overall and they have gone 14-5 against the spread. In the last game against Alcorn State, Southern scored 80 points and that was enough to win by 12 points. Brion Whitley scored 27 points and grabbed three rebounds. Southern is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. Whitley on the season is averaging 12.8 points while shooting 41 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Jackson State vs Southern Trends
The Jaguars are 4-0 against the spread in their last four home games. The over is 4-0 in the Jaguars last four home games. The over is 5-1 in Southern’s last six games overall. The over is 4-1 in the Jaguars last five games following a straight up win.
Shane’s Free Pick
Jackson State has struggled to defend this season and they have also had some issues scoring, and that is both going to catch up with them here. Look for Southern to run up the score, Jackson State is going to have no answer, and that is going to be the difference as they get the job done. Back Southern against the spread.