Saturday’s contest that pits the Jackson State Tigers (1-13, 1-0 SWAC) against the Alabama State Hornets (6-9, 2-0 SWAC) at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center has a projected final score of 78-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Jackson State, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on January 11.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is projected to cover the spread (3.5) versus Alabama State. The two sides are projected to exceed the 145.5 total.

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Jackson State vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Jackson, Mississippi
• Venue: Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
• Line: Jackson State -3.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -184, Alabama State +148

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Jackson State vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 78, Alabama State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Jackson State has put together a 7-7-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama State is 6-7-0. The Tigers are 5-9-0 and the Hornets are 7-6-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams average 139.8 points per game combined, 5.7 fewer than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Jackson State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 1-9 overall. Alabama State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers are being outscored by 20.4 points per game with a -285 scoring differential overall. They put up 61.9 points per game (359th in college basketball) and give up 82.3 per contest (356th in college basketball).
• The 30.9 rebounds per game Jackson State averages rank 285th in the country, and are 7.1 fewer than the 38 its opponents grab per contest.
• Jackson State hits 6.3 three-pointers per game (312th in college basketball), 4.3 fewer than its opponents (10.6).
• The Tigers rank 361st in college basketball with 76.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 351st in college basketball defensively with 101.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Jackson State has lost the turnover battle by 1.7 turnovers per game, committing 14.5 (345th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.8 (119th in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have been outscored by 2.4 points per game (posting 77.9 points per game, 112th in college basketball, while conceding 80.3 per outing, 343rd in college basketball) and have a -35 scoring differential.
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by 6.6 boards on average. It collects 30.3 rebounds per game, 302nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 36.9.
• Alabama State hits 9.8 three-pointers per game (40th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents.
• Alabama State has come up on top in the turnover battle by 2.6 per game, committing 9.1 (ninth in college basketball) while forcing 11.7 (206th in college basketball).

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