Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are visiting the Jackson State Tigers on Saturday, February 8th at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction. We will examine:

The Jackson State Tigers’ recent form and player performance

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Jackson State Tigers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

Recent betting trends in games played between the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Jackson State Tigers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Jackson State Tigers game

Jackson State Tigers Preview

The Jackson State Tigers have a 6-16 record this season and are sitting in third place in the SWAC. They are coming off an 89-91 loss to Southern. The Tigers are 13-9 against the spread, and 11-10-1 in over/under, while having a 3-1 home record.

Offensively, Jackson State is averaging 68.2 points per game, which ranks 314th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 800 points per game (246th). The Tigers shoot 38.7% from the field, which is the 5th-worst nationally, and wth 31.6% from beyond the arc (300th). The Tigers shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line (147th), and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (213th).

Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.3 points and a team-high 4 assists, while Jayme Mitchell adds 10.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. 

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Preview

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have a 3-19 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the SWAC. Mississippi Valley State is coming off a 79-76 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Delta Devils are 8-12 against the spread, and 9-11 in over/under, while having a 1-15 road record.

Offensively, Mississippi Valley State is averaging 54.1 points per game, which ranks dead last in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82 points per game, which is just 355th nationally. The Delta Devils shoot 39% from the field (359th) and 27.9% from beyond the arc (360th). The Delta Devils shoot 68% from the free-throw line (302nd) and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game, which is just 361st in the nation.

Arthur Tate leads Mississippi Valley State in scoring with an average of 11.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Alvin Stredic adds 10.2 points per game and a team-high 5.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Mississippi Valley State has lost each of its last 50 day games.
• Jackson State has won each of its last nine day games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center following a road loss.
• Mississippi Valley State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will win

• Jackson State has lost five of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The road team has won each of Mississippi Valley State’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Mississippi Valley State’s last seven road games has produced a total of 136+ points.
• Six of Jackson State’s last seven day games have produced a total of 141+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jackson State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.69).
• Jackson State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (38.7%).
• Mississippi Valley State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (54.1).
• Mississippi Valley State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-27.8).

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction

Jackson State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Mississippi Valley State, but Mississippi Valley State is 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Jackson State, and in their most recent meeting last season, Jackson State won 68-67 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction, Jackson State is coming as a -20.5 home favorites. Jackson State is rightfully favored, as they have better the better team this season, and have been almost perfect at home, while Mississippi Valley State is terrible on the road. Jackson State is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games and has been dominating Mississippi Valley State in recent years, so I expect them to do so again today. Take the Jackson State Tigers and lay the chalk at home.