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The Tigers and Tigers are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Texas Southern is favored by -3.5 vs. Jackson State in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.

JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +3.5

This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 3:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.

WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Does Jackson State Stand a Chance on the Road?

Heading into their matchup with Texas Southern, Jackson State has won three straight games and sits at 15-16 on the season. Their record in the Southwestern Athletic Conference is 11-6 compared to 4-10 in non-conference play.

On the road, the Tigers are 7-12 this season, and their average scoring margin is -7.8. Over their last 10 road games, Jackson State is 5-5.

As the underdog this season, Jackson State has an ATS record of 8-4. On the road, their ATS record is 11-8 and their overall record vs. the spread is 15-14. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of 7-3.

Today's over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Jackson State's games this season (145.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 153 points.

The Tigers' offense wrapped up their last game with 68 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 71.5 points per contest. The top scorer for the Tigers was Ken Evans with 19 points, while Jordan O'Neal also added 16 to the scoreboard.

Coming into today's game, the Jackson State defense is giving up an average of 75.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Mississippi Valley State, the Delta Devils finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 67 points vs. Jackson State.

Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough at Home?

At home this season, Texas Southern has a record of 7-5, and they have gone 10-4 as the favorite. Over their last ten games at home, they have gone 7-3. So far, the Tigers have gone 14-15 overall, and they have gone 12-6 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

On the road, Texas Southern has gone 6-10, and their average scoring margin is -7.1 points per game. They have gone 2-9 in non-conference games, and their record over their last three home games is 2-1. In their most recent game, they played Prairie View A&M and won by a score of 93-78.

As the favorite, Texas Southern has gone 8-6 against the spread this season and they are 6-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tigers have a 6-4 ATS record.

Today's over/under line of 140.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Texas Southern's games this year (140.6). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.

Texas Southern recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 93 points against Prairie View A&M. This output exceeded their season average of 70.1 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 367th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 327th in terms of percentage and 174th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Tigers' defense is ranked 140th in the country at 71.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Prairie View A&M, the Panthers finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 78 points vs. Texas Southern.