The Jackson State Tigers and Prairie View A&M Panthers meet on Monday in college basketball action at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. Here’s a Jackson State vs Prairie View A&M Prediction. This article will include a Jackson State vs Prairie View A&M Pick.
Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Preview
The Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-24, 12-16 ATS) managed to snap a ten-game losing streak with a 64-56 home win over Mississippi Valley State. However, Prairie View A&M returned to losing ways with a 71-55 road L to Alcorn State. The Panthers are 10th in the SWAC Standings with a win ahead of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and 7.5 games behind Jackson State.
Prairie View A&M is averaging 71.7 PPG (264th) and is allowing 82.6 PPG (359th). The Panthers are getting 28.1 RPG (478th) and dish out 12.1 APG (337th). Nick Anderson is the team’s top scorer with 18.9 PPG, a team-high 5.3 RPG, and a team-high 1.3 SPG. Tanahj Pettway adds 17.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 1.2 SPG, while Braelon Bush contributes 13.1, PPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.0 SPG.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers (11-17, 18-10 ATS) are enjoying their best basketball of the season. After opening the campaign with 13 straight defeats, Jackson State recorded 11 wins in 15 games and is currently on a three-game winning run. The Tigers beat Bethune-Cookman, Alcorn State, and Texas Southern. Jackson State is 2nd in the SWAC Standings with two games behind the leaders Southern.
Jackson State averages 70.7 PPG (289th) and allows 76.6 PPG (309th). The Tigers are 175th in rebounds (35.9) and 360th in assists (11.9). Daeshun Ruffin leads the team with 14.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, a team-high 4.2 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG. Jayme Mitchell Jr. follows him with 10.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, and 1.0 SPG, while Dorian McMillian contributes 10.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 1.1 SPG.
Why Jackson State will beat Prairie View A&M
- Prairie View A&M has lost each of its last 15 road games following a road loss.
- Jackson State has won 16 of its last 17 games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center following a home win.
- Prairie View A&M has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Prairie View A&M’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Nine of the last 10 night games between Prairie View A&M and Jackson State have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jackson State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.0).
- Jackson State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.1).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (28.1).
Jackson State vs Prairie View A&M Prediction
Jackson State won seven of the last eight home games, including each of the past four, while Prairie View A&M lost six in a row on the road. This year, Jackson State is 2-18 in away games, and I am pretty sure Jackson State will secure a comfortable victory here. The Tigers already beat the Panthers this season, 79-7. Jackson State has covered the Spread in 19 of its last 33 games, while Prairie View A&M has only covered the Spread in 11 of its last 31 games. Back the hosts to cover.