Saturday’s contest features the Jackson State Tigers (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) facing off at Davey L. Whitney Complex in what is expected to be a tight matchup, with a projected 73-72 victory for Jackson State according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on January 4.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 140.5 total.

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Alcorn State vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: HBCUGo
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• Where: Lorman, Mississippi
• Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
• Line: Alcorn State -1.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alcorn State -115, Jackson State -105

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Alcorn State vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 73, Alcorn State 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Alcorn State vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Alcorn State has compiled a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Jackson State is 6-7-0. A total of six out of the Braves’ games this season have hit the over, and four of the Tigers’ games have gone over. The teams average 120.9 points per game combined, 19.6 less than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Alcorn State is 7-3 against the spread and 0-10 overall while Jackson State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 0-10 overall.

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Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves average 59.7 points per game (362nd in college basketball) while giving up 82.6 per outing (354th in college basketball). They have a -298 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 22.9 points per game.
• Alcorn State grabs 30.3 rebounds per game (305th in college basketball) while allowing 35.4 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 5.1 boards per game.
• Alcorn State makes 6.3 three-pointers per game (312th in college basketball), 4.8 fewer than its opponents (11.1).
• The Braves score 76.5 points per 100 possessions (360th in college basketball), while allowing 105.9 points per 100 possessions (359th in college basketball).
• Alcorn State has committed 13.1 turnovers per game (309th in college basketball play), 2.5 more than the 10.6 it forces on average (290th in college basketball).

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers have a -288 scoring differential, falling short by 22.1 points per game. They’re putting up 61.2 points per game, 359th in college basketball, and are giving up 83.3 per contest to rank 357th in college basketball.
• Jackson State grabs 31.1 rebounds per game (275th in college basketball) while allowing 38.5 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 7.4 boards per game.
• Jackson State makes 6.2 three-pointers per game (319th in college basketball) at a 28.5% rate (347th in college basketball), compared to the 11.2 per contest its opponents make, shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc.
• Jackson State loses the turnover battle by 2.3 per game, committing 15.1 (356th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.8.

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