Pick details
| MATCHUP | Jackson State Tigers | Tulane Green Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +12.5 -110 | -12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-110) | Under 153.5 (-110) |
| Where | Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Jackson State vs Tulane Prediction
In this Jackson State vs Tulane Prediction, Tulane is coming as -13.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, with Tulane coming off a narrow high-scoring home victory, while Jackson State got destroyed by 34 points on the road by an inferior Texas Tech squad. Tulane is projected as #226 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, while Jackson State is projected as #325 and will have to start the season with two consecutive games on the road, so I like the value with the home team in this matchup. Tulane has also won all of its three head-to-head meetings against Jackson State and has covered the spread in two of them. Take Tulane and lay the points at home.
Tulane Green Wave Preview
The Tulane Green Wave have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 100-98 home win against Tennessee-Martin and will face Nicholls State and Akron next.
Offensively, they are averaging 100.0 points per game (ranking 44th in the nation), while allowing 98.0 points per game defensively (328th). They have a 117.3 offensive rating (ranking 133rd) and a 114.9 defensive rating (258th). The Green Wave are shooting 47.0% from the field (ranking 158th in the nation) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (161st), while grabbing 41.0 rebounds per game (117th in the nation) and averaging 9.0 assists per game (307th). They have 2.0 blocks per game (243rd in the nation) and 12.0 steals per game (48th).
Krystian Lewis leads Tulane in scoring, averaging 40.0 ppg on 44.0% shooting from the field, adding 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists. TJ Nadeau follows with 15.0 ppg on 50.0% shooting from the field and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Tyler Ringgold adds 14.0 ppg on 44.4% shooting from the field and 6.0 rebounds per game.
Jackson State Tigers Preview
The Jackson State Tigers have a 0-1 overall record and a 0-1 away record. They are coming off a 42-76 loss at Texas Tech and will face Mississippi State and Southern Miss next.
Offensively, they are averaging 42.0 points per game (ranking 348th in the nation), while allowing 76.0 points per game defensively (215th). They have a 59.4 offensive rating (ranking 349th) and a 107.5 defensive rating (226th). The Tigers are shooting 29.2% from the field (ranking 337th in the nation) and 20.7% from beyond the arc (315th), while grabbing 33.0 rebounds per game (243rd in the nation) and averaging 7.0 assists per game (327th). They have 2.0 blocks per game (243rd in the nation) and 2.0 steals per game (340th).
Mike Williams leads Jackson State in scoring, averaging 11.0 ppg on 33.3% shooting from the field, adding 4.0 rebounds. Dorian McMillian follows with 10.0 ppg on 21.4% shooting from the field and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Nikk Williams adds 6.0 ppg on 50.0% shooting from the field and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Jackson State Tigers @ Tulane Green Wave Betting Trends: November 5, 2026
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last 11 home night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Jackson State has lost 24 of its last 25 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tulane has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 home night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Tulane has lost eight of its last nine Thursday night games.
- Jackson State has won three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Jackson State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Tulane’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Jackson State’s last three games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (17.0).
- Tulane ranks T351st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (38.0).
- Jackson State ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (42.0).
- Jackson State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (30.7%).
