| MATCHUP | Texas Southern Tigers | Jackson State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-12 | 4-13 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 155.5 (-108) | Under 155.5 (-112) |
| Where | Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, Jackson, MS | |
| When | Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview
The Texas Southern Tigers are 4-12 (2-3) this season after they defeated Alcorn State by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Texas Southern led 34-32 at halftime, but they allowed 39 points in the second half in the narrow win. The Tigers shot 48% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Bryce Roberts led Texas Southern with 20 points and two rebounds, while Alex Anderson added 19 points and four rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Texas Southern defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 84-51, but lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 74-66 before that. The Tigers have scored 71.9 points per game with 33.6 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.2 points against per game this season. Troy Hupstead is averaging 14.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 11.8 points and 2.4 assists per game for the Tigers. Texas Southern is shooting 43.9% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 30.9% on three pointers this season.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers are 4-13 (3-1) this year after they defeated Prairie View by a score of 82-78 in their last game. Jackson State led 42-36 at halftime, but they did allow 42 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 45% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 23 points and 10 assists, while Dorian McMillian added 16 points and two rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Jackson State lost to Alabama A&M by a score of 100-91, but did beat Alabama State by a score of 75-64 before that. The Tigers have scored 66.5 points per game with 30.9 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 88.8 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 19.3 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 11.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 38.6% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Jackson State has won 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
- Texas Southern has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Southern has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win
- Jackson State has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Southern has won 12 of its last 16 games against Jackson State.
- Texas Southern has won the first half in three of its last four night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas Southern’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Nine of the last 10 games between Texas Southern and Jackson State have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (19.5).
- Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (42.1%).
- Texas Southern ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.3).
- Texas Southern ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.6).