Texas Southern Tigers vs Jackson State Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/24

Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Tigers game? Catch the action at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center in Jackson, MS, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and the Tigers are the home favorites against the Tigers in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.

TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS VS JACKSON STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +5

This game will be played at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.
• Not only will Jackson State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Despite being the underdog, Texas Southern has won two straight games and has a 5-11 record overall. In their last game, the Tigers defeated Alcorn State, 72-61. For the season, Texas Southern is 2-9 in non-conference games and 3-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action.

On the road, the Tigers have struggled, going just 2-8 this season. Their average scoring margin on the road is -14.3 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, Texas Southern is 2-8, and their record for the year is 2-8.

As the underdog, Texas Southern has gone 5-6 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-5, including a 2-1 record in their last 3 games as the visitor. Overall, the Tigers have an ATS record of 7-8 this year.

So far this season, the over/under record for Texas Southern games is 5-10 and today’s line of 140.5 is similar to the average OU line in their games (141.9). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 141 points.

Texas Southern is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 72 points versus Alcorn State. This output is higher than their season-average of 66.2 points per game. On the offensive front, the Tigers have a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, ranking 397th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 367th in terms of percentage and 241st in three-pointers made.

On defense, Texas Southern is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.6 points per game. Texas Southern’s three-point defense is currently 123rd in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.2% of their shots vs. Texas Southern.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Tigers?

After a loss to Prairie View A&M, Jackson State will look to bounce back at home against Texas Southern. So far this season, the Tigers have gone 2-1 at home, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.

On the season, Jackson State has been the favorite in five games, going 3-2 in those contests. They are 3-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action, and their overall record is 7-10.

As the favorite, Jackson State has gone 3-2 against the spread this season and 7-3 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Tigers have an ATS record of 2-1 this year and are 6-4 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Jackson State’s games this season (147.5). In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is 137 points.

Most recently, the Jackson State offense finished with just 62 points vs. Prairie View A&M. For the game, they hit 4/17 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 38.5%. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 357th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 294th in terms of percentage and 270th in three-pointers made.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Jackson State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 78.2 points per game (282nd). Jackson State’s three-point defense is currently 206th in the country at 8.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.1% of their shots vs. Jackson State.