Southern vs Texas Southern Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Southern vs Texas Southern prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 17th at the F.G. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Southern Jaguars Betting Preview

The Southern Jaguars are 16-9 (11-1) this year after they defeated Prairie View A&M by a score of 72-60 in their last game. Southern led 40-24 at halftime, but they were outscored by a total of 36-32 in the second half in the win. The Jaguars shot 42.2% from the field, 35.7% on three-pointers, and 54.2% on free throws in the game. DaMariee Jones led Southern with 11 points and seven rebounds, while Brentay Noel added 10 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jaguars lost to Alabama State by a score of 82-81 but did beat Alabama A&M by a score of 81-68 before that. Southern has won 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently first in the SWAC standings with an 11-1 record. Southern has scored 76.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Michael Jacobs is averaging 9.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Jordan Johnson is averaging 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. Southern is shooting 44.1% from the field, 65.6% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers are 11-14 (8-4) this season after they defeated Grambling by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Texas Southern trailed 37-30 at halftime, but they held Grambling to just 23 points in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 49.1% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Kavion McClain led Texas Southern with 13 points and six assists, while Jaylin Jackson-Posey added 13 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers lost to Bethune Cookman by a score of 80-77 and Florida A&M by a score of 66-64. Texas Southern has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the SWAC standings with an 8-4 record. Texas Southern has scored 72.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Kavion McClain is averaging 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, while Zaire Hayes is averaging 10.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Texas Southern is shooting 42.5% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Texas Southern will beat Southern

• Texas Southern has won each of its last five games following a road win.
• The road team has won the first half in five of the last six games between Texas Southern and Southern.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Southern’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at F.G. Clark Activity Center have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
• Six of Texas Southern’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at F.G. Clark Activity Center have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Southern ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.9).
• Southern ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.6).
• Texas Southern ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.8).
• Texas Southern ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.3).

Southern vs Texas Southern Prediction 

Southern comes into this matchup with an 11-1 conference record and they will have the home court advantage in this contest. The Jaguars are shooting 44.1% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 81 points in three of their last four games. Texas Southern snapped their losing streak with a win over the weekend, but they are shooting just 42.5% from the field this season. The Tigers are allowing nearly 75 points per game on defense this year, but they have allowed 69 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Southern did win the first meeting with Texas Southern by a score of 67-58, but I do think this game will be closer. Take the points with Texas Southern here.