| MATCHUP | Southern Jaguars | Jackson State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-13 | 6-15 |
| Where | Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, Jackson, MS | |
| When | Monday, February 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
In this article we will formulate a Southern vs Jackson State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 2nd 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.
Southern Jaguars Betting Preview
The Southern Jaguars are 8-13 (4-4) this year after they lost to Alcorn State by a score of 78-73 in their last game. Southern was tied at 38 at halftime, but they allowed 40 points in the second half for the loss. The Jaguars shot 45% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Terrance Dixon Jr led Southern with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while DaMariee Jones added 14 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Southern defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 80-69, but lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 75-74 before that. The Jaguars have scored 80.1 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.0 points against per game this season. Michael Jacobs is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Malek Abdelgowad is averaging 11.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. Southern is shooting 45.3% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers are 6-15 (5-3) this season after they lost to Grambling by a score of 69-66 in their last game. Jackson State trailed 37-32 at halftime, but they did win the second half 34-32 in the loss. The Tigers shot 38% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 38 points and five assists, while Raevon Thomas added 12 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Jackson State defeated Florida A&M by a score of 66-65, but lost to Bethune-Cookman by a score of 85-48 before that. The Tigers have scored 66.9 points per game with 31.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.5 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 20.9 points and 5.3 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 38.7% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 31.0% on three pointers this season.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Jackson State has won eight of its last nine games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
- Southern has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Southern Jaguars will win
- Southern has won each of its last four night games against Jackson State.
- Jackson State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Southern’s last seven road games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Each of the last six games between Southern and Jackson State at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (42.9%).
- Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (-27.7).
- Southern ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.7).
- Southern ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.1).
Southern vs Jackson State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning three of their last five games and they are right next to each other in the conference standings, so this is an important game. Jackson State is shooting 39% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three straight games. Southern is shooting 45% from the field and they have been the much better team when looking at the metrics. I don’t love taking a road team in the SWAC, but Southern should be able to cover here.