Alcorn State vs. Jackson State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 4

Published 1:38 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Saturday’s game between the Jackson State Tigers (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) and Alcorn State Braves (0-13, 0-0 SWAC) squaring off at Davey L. Whitney Complex has a projected final score of 73-72 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Jackson State, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 3:00 PM ET on January 4.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus Alcorn State. The two teams are projected to go over 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 a 7-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Jackson State, who is 6-7-0 ATS. 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 score 120.9 points per game combined, 19.6 fewer than this matchup’s total. Alcorn State is 7-3 against the spread and 0-10 overall in its past 10 contests, while Jackson State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 0-10 overall.

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Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves are being outscored by 22.9 points per game with a -298 scoring differential overall. They put up 59.7 points per game (362nd in college basketball) and give up 82.6 per outing (354th in college basketball).
  • Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by 5.1 boards on average. It collects 30.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 305th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 35.4 per outing.
  • Alcorn State makes 6.3 three-pointers per game (312th in college basketball), 4.8 fewer than its opponents (11.1). It is shooting 33.6% from deep (195th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 36.5%.
  • The Braves rank 360th in college basketball by averaging 76.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 359th in college basketball, allowing 105.9 points per 100 possessions.
  • Alcorn State loses the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 13.1 (309th in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.6.

Jackson State Performance Insights

  • The Tigers are being outscored by 22.1 points per game, with a -288 scoring differential overall. They put up 61.2 points per game (359th in college basketball), and give up 83.3 per outing (357th in college basketball).
  • Jackson State loses the rebound battle by 7.4 boards on average. It records 31.1 rebounds per game, 275th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 38.5.
  • Jackson State makes 6.2 three-pointers per game (319th in college basketball), 5.0 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 28.5% from beyond the arc (347th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 38.9%.
  • 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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