Saturday’s game that pits the Jackson State Tigers (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) against the Alcorn State Braves (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) at Davey L. Whitney Complex is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 73-72 in favor of Jackson State. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on January 4.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Jackson State. The total is currently listed at 140.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Jackson State vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: HBCUGo
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• Where: Lorman, Mississippi
• Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
• Line: Jackson State -1.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -122, Alcorn State +100

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Jackson State vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 73, Alcorn State 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Jackson State’s record against the spread so far this season is 6-7-0, while Alcorn State’s is 7-5-0. The Tigers have gone over the point total in four games, while Braves games have gone over six times. The teams score 120.9 points per game combined, 19.6 less than this matchup’s over/under. Over the past 10 contests, Jackson State is 5-5 against the spread and 0-10 overall while Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 0-10 overall.

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Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers average 61.2 points per game (359th in college basketball) while allowing 83.3 per outing (357th in college basketball). They have a -288 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 22.1 points per game.
• Jackson State records 31.1 rebounds per game (275th in college basketball) while allowing 38.5 per outing to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 7.4 boards per game.
• Jackson State makes 6.2 three-pointers per game (319th in college basketball), 5.0 fewer than its opponents (11.2). It is shooting 28.5% from deep (347th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 38.9%.
• The Tigers average 74.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (361st in college basketball), and give up 101.9 points per 100 possessions (352nd in college basketball).
• Jackson State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 15.1 per game (356th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.8 (132nd in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves put up 59.7 points per game (362nd in college basketball) while allowing 82.6 per outing (354th in college basketball). They have a -298 scoring differential and have been outscored by 22.9 points per game.
• Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by 5.1 boards on average. It collects 30.3 rebounds per game, 305th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 35.4.
• Alcorn State knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (312th in college basketball), 4.8 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.6% from deep (195th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 36.5%.
• Alcorn State loses the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 13.1 (309th in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.6.

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