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The Tigers and Delta Devils are set to face off at 7:00 ET on YT. The Delta Devils will host the game at Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena, MS. Jackson State is favored by -12.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference contest against Mississippi Valley State. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.

JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +12.5

This game will be played at Harrison HPER Complex at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.

WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Delta Devils.
  • Not only will Mississippi Valley State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Tigers Defense Show Up in Itta Bena?

As the Jackson State Tigers (8-14, 4-5 Southwestern Athletic) look to snap their four-game losing streak, they are 12.5-point favorites on the road against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. So far this season, Jackson State has been favored in 10 games and has gone 4-6 in those matchups.

Over their last 10 games, the Tigers have gone 4-6 on the road, and they are 4-11 away from home this season. Jackson State's average scoring margin on the road is -11.0 points per game.

When looking at Jackson State's ATS record this season, they are currently 12-9. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-6. Over their last three road games, the Tigers have gone 1-2 vs. the spread.

Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in Jackson State's games this season (146.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points compared to their season average of 148.8 points per game. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.

In their most recent game, the Jackson State offense concluded with only 63 points against Southern. Throughout the game, they made 4/21 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 36.5%. One area that the Jackson State offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 110th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 40%.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Jackson State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 77.5 points per game (287th). In today's game, the Jackson State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 72 points.

Will the Delta Devils Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Mississippi Valley State comes into this game as a 12.5-point underdog, which is not surprising considering they have yet to win a game this season and have lost 21 straight. They are also 0-17 on the road this year, with an average scoring margin of -32.4 points.

In their last game, the Delta Devils lost to UAPB by a score of 83-77. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone just 2-8.

As the underdog, Mississippi Valley State has an ATS record of 7-14 this season. At home, their ATS mark is just 1-3 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 3-7 vs. the spread.

Today's over/under line of 138 is higher than the average over/under line in Mississippi Valley State's games this season (135.4). This year, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 130 points compared to their season average of 135.7 points per game.

Mississippi Valley State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 77 points against UAPB. This output exceeded their season average of 53.6 points per game. In terms of offense, the Delta Devils have a season-long field goal percentage of 37%, putting them 402nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 408th in percentage and 377th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today's game, the Mississippi Valley State defense is giving up an average of 80.3 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.9 threes per game vs. Jackson State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%.