The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-18, 1-6 SWAC) travel to Williams Center to clash with the Jackson State Tigers (7-13, 4-3 SWAC). The Delta Devils will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers barely escaped the Grambling State Tigers, 65-63, while the Delta Devils lost a tough one against the Texas Southern Tigers, 65-62.
Jackson State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 17.2), while Grambling State had a turnover percentage of 25.2 (above their season average of 19.8). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, forced Texas Southern into a turnover percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 16.3). Chris Howell played a key role for Jackson State with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Ejeh led the way for Mississippi Valley State, recording nine points and 15 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Tigers won the most recent game 60-59. Jackson State did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (13-16; 81.3 percent). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 vs. 20.0). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of Mississippi Valley State will clash against the stingy defense of Jackson State. The Delta Devils currently rank 345th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 81st in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Jackson State Tigers Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 74th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 254th (16.9).
- The Tigers average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Delta Devils rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Jackson State ranks 260th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 280th (17.1).
- The Tigers average 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. The Delta Devils rank 280th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- Mississippi Valley State averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 141st in the country. Jackson State ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 16.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
