Florida A&M Rattlers vs Jackson State Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida A&M vs Jackson State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jackson.

Florida A&M vs Jackson State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Rattlers and Tigers game? Catch the action at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center in Jackson, MS, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SWAC. The over/under for this Southwestern Athletic conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Jackson State being favored by -8 at home against Florida A&M.

Florida A&M vs. Jackson State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida A&M Rattlers at Jackson State Tigers
Where: Jackson at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
Date: Monday, January 27th
Betting Odds JACKST -8, FLAM +277 | JACKST -350 O/U 143.5

Rattlers Preview: Taking a Look at the Rattlers Chances in Jackson

Florida A&M Rattlers Recent Game/Games

Florida A&M improved to 4-11 on the season after a narrow 65-64 win over Alcorn State on Saturday. The Rattlers, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 37-25 at halftime, Florida A&M turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Alcorn State to 27. The game’s total points of 129 fell under the O/U line of 138.5.

Rattlers Offense Breakdown

Florida A&M's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (17/34) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (9/26). They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 7 attempts for 57.1%.

The Rattlers grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Sterling Young led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while Milton Matthews added 16 points, shooting 4 of 9 from deep. Davian Williams contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.

Rattlers Team Defense

Florida A&M put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the other team making just 11 of 35 attempts for 31%.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 threes. Florida A&M also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 81%. The Rattlers gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Secure a Win at Home?

Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games

Jackson State fell to 4-14 on the season after an 81-73 loss to Texas Southern on Monday. The Tigers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Jackson State led 35-34 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. Their defensive struggles after the break were a key factor in the loss.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Jackson State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 26 from deep, while their two-point shooting was just 33.3% (11/33). Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they made 78.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 23 from the line.

Kavion McClain led the way with 20 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Dorian McMillian and Jayme Mitchell Jr. each added 19 points, with McMillian shooting 4 for 7 from three and Mitchell hitting 5 of 9. Shannon Grant and Duane Posey both contributed 15 points, with Posey shooting 66.7% from the field.

Tigers Team Defense

Jackson State's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 25 of their 61 attempts. From inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 16 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 42% success rate.

From three-point range, Jackson State's opponents connected on 9 of their 23 shots, shooting 39%. The Tigers also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws, an 81% clip. Jackson State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Rattlers vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Florida A&M has averaged 64 points per game while allowing 78. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Through their last ten home games, Jackson State has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 66 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Florida A&M has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.