The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (1-13) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (3-10) to Elmore Gymnasium. The Bulldogs will attempt to put an end to their 11-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bulldogs fell to the South Florida Bulls, 80-63, while the Tigers were defeated by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 75-66.
Jackson State had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 19.5) while Alabama A&M did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent). Arthur Johnson played a pivotal role for Alabama A&M with 20 points. Chris Howell, meanwhile led the way for Jackson State, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Bulldogs won 66-59. Alabama A&M had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.096). Jackson State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 25.6). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Alabama A&M. Alabama A&M ranks 338th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Jackson State forces the 64th-most turnovers in the country (20.2 percent).
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama A&M Bulldogs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while Alabama A&M ranks 163rd (23.8).
- The Tigers rank 114th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Bulldogs rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Tigers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (7.3) while the Bulldogs rank 165th (7.9).
- Jackson State ranks 195th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 243rd (31.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 10.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
