Jackson State vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Jackson State is a -22.5 point favorite vs Mississippi Valley State
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Jackson State / Mississippi Valley State TV channel: ESPN+

The Jackson State Tigers visit R.W. Harrison HPER Complex to take on the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Itta Bena, MS, USA.

Jackson State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-115).

The Jackson State vs. Mississippi Valley State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Jackson State vs. Mississippi Valley State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jackson State-22.5 -115O 134.5 -115-10000
Mississippi Valley State +22.5 -105U 134.5 -105+2200

Jackson State vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Jackson State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Jackson State vs Mississippi Valley State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Jackson State will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Jackson State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Jackson State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Jackson State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Jackson State has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 21 away games (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Jackson State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 32 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Mississippi Valley State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games at home (+11.20 Units / 160% ROI)
  • Mississippi Valley State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Mississippi Valley State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Mississippi Valley State has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Mississippi Valley State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)

Jackson State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jackson State has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 14.14% ROI).

  • 13-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -2.22% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Mississippi Valley State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Mississippi Valley State has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.8 Units / -25.24% ROI).

  • 1-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.7 Units / -73.93% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.55 Units / -18.08% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.75 Units / 8.9% ROI

Jackson State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jackson State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (721 assists/ 779 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Jackson State averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (351 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Jackson State is shooting 73% from the free throw line (474/649) this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 69%

Jackson State made 6.6 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Mississippi Valley State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi Valley State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.5 (243 assists/ 469 TOs) this season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9

Mississippi Valley State has averaged 1.07 points per shot (1,616 points/1,511 shots) this season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Mississippi Valley State is shooting 28% from three (130/458) this season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Mississippi Valley State averaged 55.4 points per game (1,552 points/28 games) last season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Jackson State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jackson State averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (671 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Jackson State has 225 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among SWAC Teams

Jackson State has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/30 games) this season — 5th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Jackson State has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (376 turnovers/30 games) this season — 5th best among SWAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.4

Mississippi Valley State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Mississippi Valley State has averaged 18.7 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Mississippi Valley State averaged 19.1 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/28 games) last season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Mississippi Valley State has allowed an average of 1.54 points per shot (648 points/420 shots) this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.30

Mississippi Valley State has allowed opponents to shoot 55% (390/712) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%


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