The Portland Pilots (8-3) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (2-8) to Earle A. Chiles Center. The Tigers will try to end an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Portland Pilots Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pilots beat the Florida A&M Rattlers 66-60, while the Tigers won big over the Southeastern Baptist Chargers 113-67.
Jackson State dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 23.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.638 (above their season average of 0.440). Southeastern Baptist put up marks of 18.4 and 0.406, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Portland’s 0.326 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Florida A&M, who had a mark of 0.119. The Pilots’ mark was above their season average of 0.233, while the Rattlers’ was below their season average of 0.220. Takiula Fahrensohn played a pivotal role for Portland with 15 points and seven rebounds. Jackson State, meanwhile, received a boost from Tristan Jarrett, who had 38 points.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Portland. Portland ranks 183rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Jackson State forces the 82nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (25.8 percent).
Jackson State Tigers vs. Portland Pilots Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Portland ranks 178th (22.6).
- The Tigers average 10.2 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Pilots rank 98th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Jackson State ranks 202nd in rebounds per game (29.8) while Portland ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Pilots rank 63rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Tigers rank 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Jackson State ranks 187th in assists per game (14.0) while Portland ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Jackson State has lost by an average of 7.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Pilots have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
