The Jackson State Tigers (4-10, 1-0 SWAC) will be at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome to challenge the Alabama State Hornets (3-9, 1-0 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, 2019.
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Hornets were blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53, while the Tigers were beaten by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 75-66.
Jackson State had a better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 19.5) while Alabama State had a better free throw rate (0.073 vs. 0.075). Alabama State was led by Reginald Gee, who contributed 15 points. Chris Howell was a key piece for Jackson State with 15 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Hornets won 62-60. Alabama State had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.086). Jackson State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 24.7). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Jackson State figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Tigers rank 100th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while Alabama State is 305th in effective field goal percentage (0.475).
Jackson State Tigers at Alabama State Hornets ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alabama State ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Jackson State ranks 248th (18.7).
- The Tigers average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 126th in the country. The Hornets rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Alabama State ranks 230th in assists per game (10.6) while Jackson State ranks 235th (10.2).
- The Tigers average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. The Hornets rank 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Alabama State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. Jackson State ranks 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Hornets have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Alabama State has lost by an average of 7.8 points.
