Saturday’s contest between the Jackson State Tigers (9-17, 9-4 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves (8-18, 8-5 SWAC) at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center has a projected final score of 75-69 based on our computer prediction, with Jackson State taking home the win. Game time is at 4:00 PM ET on February 22.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 5.5-point spread in its matchup versus Jackson State. The total is currently listed at 140.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Jackson State vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Jackson, Mississippi
• Venue: Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center
• Line: Jackson State -5.5
• Point total: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jackson State -290, Alcorn State +225

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Jackson State vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jackson State 75, Alcorn State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Jackson State vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

Jackson State has a 16-10-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 16-9-0 ATS. The Tigers are 15-11-0 and the Braves are 11-14-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 135.8 points per game combined, 4.7 less than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Jackson State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers have been outscored by 7.2 points per game (scoring 70.8 points per game to rank 272nd in college basketball while giving up 78.0 per contest to rank 323rd in college basketball) and have a -187 scoring differential overall.
• Jackson State loses the rebound battle by 2.6 boards on average. It collects 32.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 163rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 35.0 per contest.
• Jackson State hits 6.7 three-pointers per game (285th in college basketball) at a 32.2% rate (284th in college basketball), compared to the 9.2 per contest its opponents make while shooting 35.9% from deep.
• The Tigers rank 342nd in college basketball by averaging 87.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 270th in college basketball, allowing 96.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Jackson State and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Tigers commit 13.3 per game (332nd in college basketball) and force 12.8 (77th in college basketball action).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves are being outscored by 8.5 points per game, with a -219 scoring differential overall. They put up 65.0 points per game (351st in college basketball), and give up 73.5 per outing (235th in college basketball).
• The 30.7 rebounds per game Alcorn State accumulates rank 265th in college basketball. Their opponents grab 31.2.
• Alcorn State connects on 3.2 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 5.8 (343rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.0.
• Alcorn State has lost the turnover battle by 1.2 per game, committing 12.8 (312th in college basketball) while forcing 11.6 (164th in college basketball).

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