Saturday’s contest between the Jackson State Tigers (1-13, 1-0 SWAC) and Alabama State Hornets (6-9, 2-0 SWAC) going head-to-head at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center has a projected final score of 78-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Jackson State, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will begin at 4:30 PM ET on January 11.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 2.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 146.5 over/under.

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Jackson State vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Jackson, Mississippi
• Venue: Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
• Line: Jackson State -2.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -164, Alabama State +134

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Jackson State vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 78, Alabama State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)

Jackson State is 7-7-0 against the spread this season compared to Alabama State’s 6-7-0 ATS record. A total of five out of the Tigers’ games this season have hit the over, and seven of the Hornets’ games have gone over. The teams score 139.8 points per game combined, 6.7 fewer than this matchup’s total. Jackson State is 5-5 against the spread and 1-9 overall over its last 10 games, while Alabama State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers have a -285 scoring differential, falling short by 20.4 points per game. They’re putting up 61.9 points per game to rank 359th in college basketball and are giving up 82.3 per outing to rank 356th in college basketball.
• Jackson State ranks 285th in the nation at 30.9 rebounds per game. That’s 7.1 fewer than the 38 its opponents average.
• Jackson State hits 6.3 three-pointers per game (312th in college basketball), 4.3 fewer than its opponents (10.6).
• The Tigers rank 361st in college basketball with 76.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 351st in college basketball defensively with 101.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Jackson State has lost the turnover battle by 1.7 turnovers per game, committing 14.5 (345th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.8 (119th in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have a -35 scoring differential, falling short by 2.4 points per game. They’re putting up 77.9 points per game, 112th in college basketball, and are giving up 80.3 per outing to rank 343rd in college basketball.
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by 6.6 boards on average. It records 30.3 rebounds per game, 302nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 36.9.
• Alabama State knocks down 9.8 three-pointers per game (40th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents.
• Alabama State wins the turnover battle by 2.6 per game, committing 9.1 (ninth in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.7.

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