Saturday’s contest features the Jackson State Tigers (3-13, 3-0 SWAC) and the Prairie View A&M Panthers (4-13, 3-1 SWAC) matching up at William J. Nicks Building in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 78-76 victory for Jackson State according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 5:30 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Prairie View A&M should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 2.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 147.5 total.

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Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Prairie View, Texas
• Venue: William J. Nicks Building
• Line: Jackson State -2.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -168, Prairie View A&M +136

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Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 78, Prairie View A&M 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M

• Pick ATS: Prairie View A&M (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Both Jackson State and Prairie View A&M are 9-7-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Tigers are 7-9-0 and the Panthers are 8-8-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 141.3 points per game combined, 6.2 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. Jackson State is 7-3 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 contests, while Prairie View A&M has gone 6-4 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers have a -268 scoring differential, falling short by 16.8 points per game. They’re putting up 65.4 points per game to rank 343rd in college basketball and are giving up 82.2 per contest to rank 356th in college basketball.
• The 31.5 rebounds per game Jackson State averages rank 248th in the nation, and are 7.2 fewer than the 38.7 its opponents pull down per contest.
• Jackson State knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (269th in college basketball), 3.7 fewer than its opponents (10.5). It is shooting 31.1% from deep (306th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.8%.
• The Tigers rank 361st in college basketball with 78.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 334th in college basketball defensively with 98.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Jackson State forces 13.8 turnovers per game (47th in college basketball) while committing 14.4 (345th in college basketball play).

Prairie View A&M Performance Insights

• The Panthers are being outscored by 11.6 points per game, with a -197 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.9 points per game (160th in college basketball), and allow 87.5 per contest (363rd in college basketball).
• Prairie View A&M falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 12.5 boards. It grabs 25.1 rebounds per game (362nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 37.6.
• Prairie View A&M makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (297th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.3 on average.
• Prairie View A&M has committed 2.5 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.7 (211th in college basketball) while forcing 14.2 (39th in college basketball).

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