Florida A&M vs Jackson State Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Florida A&M vs Jackson State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 27th at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Preview

The Florida A&M Rattlers are 6-11 (3-3) this year after they defeated Alcorn State by a score of 65-64 in their last game. Florida A&M trailed 37-25 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 40-27 for the win. The Rattlers shot 43.3% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Sterling Young led Florida A&M with 19 points and three rebounds, while Milton Matthews added 16 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Rattlers defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 83-53 and Arkansas Pine-Bluff by a score of 86-76. Florida A&M has won three games in a row and they are currently in the middle of the SWAC standings. Florida A&M has scored 71.5 points per game and they have allowed 77 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Sterling Young is averaging 15.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Milton Matthews is averaging 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Florida A&M is shooting 43% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview

The Jackson State Tigers are 5-14 (5-1) this season after they defeated Bethune-Cookman by a score of 86-81 in their last game. Jackson State led 40-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 50-46 in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 47.5% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 76.7% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 37 points and five assists, while Romelle Mansel added 16 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers lost to Texas Southern by a score of 81-73 but did beat Prairie View by a score of 79-70 before that. Jackson State has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the SWAC standings. Jackson State has scored 67.6 points per game and they have allowed 81.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game this year. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 17.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr. is averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this season. Jackson State is shooting 37.8% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Jackson State will beat Florida A&M

• Jackson State has won each of its last 12 night games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center following a home win.
• Florida A&M has lost 15 of its last 16 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Florida A&M’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jackson State’s last five games has produced a total of 147+ points.
• Twenty-four of Florida A&M’s last 31 night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jackson State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (43.6%).
• Jackson State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (48.8%).

Florida A&M vs Jackson State Prediction 

Jackson State comes into this matchup with just a 5-14 record on the season, but they are 5-1 in conference play and will be at home. The Tigers have only had one conference loss so far this year, which came on the road against Texas Southern. Jackson State is shooting 37.8% from the field, but they have scored at least 77 points in four of their last five games. Florida A&M has won three games in a row, but two of those wins came against two winless teams in the conference. The Rattlers are shooting 43% from the field this year, but they haven’t had much luck on the road. Jackson State is rolling right now and I think they will pull away in the second half for the cover.