The Alabama State Hornets (11-18, 9-9 SWAC) square off against the Jackson State Tigers (13-18, 10-8 SWAC) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney at Williams Center. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets at Jackson State Tigers ATS Odds
The Tigers evened the season series at one with an 82-70 victory in their most recent matchup. Jacoby Ross had a standout performance with 13 points and six rebounds. The Tigers’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Hornets, who had a rate of 20.5.
It could be an error-filled game for the Jackson State offense. Jackson State ranks 294th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Alabama State forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent).
Alabama State Hornets vs. Jackson State Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alabama State ranks 169th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Jackson State ranks 281st (17.4).
- The Hornets average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Tigers rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Jackson State ranks 236th in assists per game (11.3) while Alabama State ranks 265th (10.1).
- The Tigers rank 129th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Hornets rank 227th (36.9).
- Alabama State ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.5) while Jackson State ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
