Saturday’s contest at William J. Nicks Building has the Jackson State Tigers (3-13, 3-0 SWAC) matching up with the Prairie View A&M Panthers (4-13, 3-1 SWAC) at 5:30 PM ET (on January 18). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 78-76 win for Jackson State, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Prairie View A&M should cover the spread, which currently sits at 2.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 147.5 over/under.

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Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Prairie View, Texas
• Venue: William J. Nicks Building
• Line: Jackson State -2.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -168, Prairie View A&M +136

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Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 78, Prairie View A&M 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M

• Pick ATS: Prairie View A&M (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Both Jackson State and Prairie View A&M are 9-7-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Tigers have a 7-9-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Panthers have a record of 8-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams average 141.3 points per game combined, 6.2 less than this matchup’s over/under. Over the past 10 contests, Jackson State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. Prairie View A&M has gone 6-4 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 16.8 points per game with a -268 scoring differential overall. They put up 65.4 points per game (343rd in college basketball) and allow 82.2 per contest (355th in college basketball).
• Jackson State loses the rebound battle by 7.2 boards on average. It collects 31.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 248th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 38.7 per outing.
• Jackson State hits 6.8 three-pointers per game (269th in college basketball), 3.7 fewer than its opponents (10.5).
• The Tigers rank 361st in college basketball by averaging 78.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 334th in college basketball, allowing 98.9 points per 100 possessions.
• Jackson State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Tigers commit 14.4 per game (345th in college basketball) and force 13.8 (47th in college basketball action).

Prairie View A&M Performance Insights

• The Panthers have been outscored by 11.6 points per game (posting 75.9 points per game, 160th in college basketball, while conceding 87.5 per contest, 363rd in college basketball) and have a -197 scoring differential.
• The 25.1 rebounds per game Prairie View A&M accumulates rank 362nd in college basketball, 12.5 fewer than the 37.6 its opponents grab.
• Prairie View A&M makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (297th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3. It shoots 34.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.5%.
• Prairie View A&M has come up on top in the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 11.7 (210th in college basketball) while forcing 14.2 (39th in college basketball).

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