The Texas Southern Tigers (13-11, 8-3 SWAC) head to Williams Center to square off against the Jackson State Tigers (9-16, 6-6 SWAC). Texas Southern will look to extend its five-game winning streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers vs. Jackson State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, Jackson State lost to the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 79-66, while Texas Southern edged the Grambling State Tigers, 86-85.
Texas Southern had a much better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 19.6) and held Grambling State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (below the 31.3 mark opponents have averaged against Texas Southern this season). Jackson State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.413 (above their season average of 0.197). Chris Howell led the way for Jackson State, contributing 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Jeremy Combs fueled Texas Southern with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Justin Hopkins led Texas Southern to a 75-65 win. He registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Texas Southern’s 0.333 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Jackson State, who had a rate of 0.145.
Texas Southern vs. Jackson State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas Southern, ATS Winner – Texas Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Southern ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.7) while Jackson State ranks 265th (10.5).
- Jackson State ranks 132nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Texas Southern ranks 282nd (39.8).
- Jackson State ranks 72nd in blocks per game (3.9) while Texas Southern ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Texas Southern ranks 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Jackson State ranks 275th (18.3).
- Texas Southern averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the country. Jackson State ranks 207th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Texas Southern has scored an average of 82.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
- Jackson State’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 5.8 for the season.
