Mississippi Valley State vs Southern Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 1/23/23
Southern Jaguars (8-10) vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-19)
January 23, 2023 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +9 / Southern Jaguars -9; Over/Under: +136.5
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The Southern Jaguars and Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils meet Monday in college basketball action at the Robert W. Harrison HPER Complex. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Southern Jaguars Betting Preview
The Southern Jaguars are averaging 74.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Brion Whitley is averaging 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Bryson Etienne is averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Tyrone Lyons is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Byrd is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Preview
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are averaging 56.7 points on 38.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Rayquan Brown is averaging 14.1 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Terry Collins is averaging 13.9 points and 1.5 assists. Kadar Waller is dishing 1.3 assists and Tyronn Mosley is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Jaguars are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 Monday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Delta Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 27-10 in Jaguars last 37 Monday games. The under is 13-6-1 in Delta Devils last 20 overall. The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
I’ve said countless times over the years that the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are one of the worst teams in the country. This year, they’re losing by an average of 17.7 points. I don’t care where the game is played or who the opponent is, I’m fading Mississippi Valley State. Give me Southern in a comfortable win.
