| MATCHUP | Jackson State Tigers | Alabama A&M Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-12 | 8-8 |
| Spread | +6.5 -118 | -6.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-110) | Under 141.5 (-110) |
| Where | Event Center, Huntsville, AL | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers are 3-12 (2-0) this season after they defeated Alabama State by a score of 75-64 in their last game. Jackson State led 37-27 at halftime and they added 38 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 36% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 36 points and nine rebounds, while Tamarion Hoover added 16 points and one rebound in the win.Prior to that game, Jackson State defeated Alcorn State by a score of 89-86, but lost to TCU by a score of 115-64 before that. The Tigers have scored 63.8 points per game with 30.1 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 88.7 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 12.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 37.6% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 31.1% on three pointers this season.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are 8-8 (1-2) this year after they lost to Alcorn State by a score of 64-62 in their last game. Alabama A&M led 34-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 35-28 in the second half in the close loss. The Bulldogs shot 43% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Koron Davis led Alabama A&M with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Sami Pissis added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Alabama A&M defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 71-51, but lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 95-83 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 68.8 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Kintavious Dozier is averaging 14.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Koron Davis is averaging 12.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Alabama A&M is shooting 41.6% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will win
- Alabama A&M has won seven of its last eight night games at Alabama A&M Event Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Jackson State has lost each of its last four night games.
- Jackson State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 road games.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Jackson State has won 10 of its last 11 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Alabama A&M has lost six of its last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Nineteen of the last 20 games between Jackson State and Alabama A&M have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Seven of Jackson State’s last eight road night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (43.1).
- Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (37.6%).