The Jackson State Tigers (8-13, 5-3 SWAC) welcome the UAPB Golden Lions (7-14, 4-4 SWAC) to Williams Center. The Golden Lions will try to snap a nine-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Jackson State Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers were victorious over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 61-57, while the Golden Lions got blown out by the Grambling State Tigers, 79-55.
Jackson State played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.178) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 28.4). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State recorded marks of 0.200 and 27.0, respectively. UAPB, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.413 (above their season average of 0.273). Jackson State was led by Chris Howell, who put up 17 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Martaveous McKnight fueled UAPB with 11 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Tigers won 51-48. Jackson State won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six) and total rebounds (37 vs. 32). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Jackson State should have a substantial advantage. The Tigers defense ranks 84th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while the UAPB offense is ranked 320th in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Additionally, the Golden Lions are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278). The Tigers, meanhwile, rank 341st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.309).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Jackson State Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jackson State, ATS Winner – Jackson State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jackson State ranks 125th in rebounds per game (36.3) while UAPB ranks 246th (33.4).
- The Golden Lions rank 215th in assists per game (11.6) while the Tigers rank 249th (10.4).
- UAPB ranks 141st in blocks per game (2.9) while Jackson State ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Golden Lions rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Tigers rank 200th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- UAPB is 21st in the country with 18.8 three pointers allowed per game while Jackson State is 57th with 20.3 three pointers allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Lions have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
