Jackson State Tigers vs Alcorn State Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Betting on today’s Tigers and Braves game? Catch the action at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on HBCU. This Southwestern Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and Alcorn State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Jackson State.
JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves -1.5
This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough in Lorman?
Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Jackson State fell to 0-13 on the season after a 79-73 loss to California Baptist on Saturday. The Tigers, who were +14 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.
Jackson State led 34-33 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game went over the 142.5 O/U line, with a combined 152 points.
Jackson State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. They hit 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts, while shooting 46.5% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, going 15 of 17 for an 88.2% success rate.
Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Martel Williams and Dorian McMillian each shot 60% from the field, with Williams hitting 3 of 5 from deep and McMillian connecting on 2 of 3. Daeshun Ruffin also added 20 points, though he struggled from three, making just 2 of 10 attempts. Kendal Coleman contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.
Despite Jackson State’s defensive efforts, they gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. Inside the arc, Jackson State allowed 54% shooting, as the other team went 17/31 on two-point attempts.
Jackson State did manage to limit three-point damage, holding their opponents to just 5/22 shooting from deep, or 22%. However, they sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they connected on 83% of their free throws. Jackson State also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Will Alcorn State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
Alcorn State fell to 0-12 on the season after a 91-74 road loss to UAB on Sunday, December 22nd. Despite being +22.5 point underdogs, the Braves managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the over/under line of 153.5.
Alcorn State trailed 50-31 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring UAB 43-41 after the break.
Alcorn State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in large part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts. They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 9 for 9.
Keionte Cornelius led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes. Bradley Ezewiro was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5, while Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg both shot 6 for 8, with Lendeborg adding 12 rebounds and 6 assists.
Alcorn State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, going 23/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Alcorn State’s opponent shot 32%, making 8 of 25 attempts. The Braves also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 21, shooting 91%.