Jackson State (11-17) vs Prairie View A&M (5-24)
Game Info: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Jackson State -13.5 — Over/Under: 147.5
The Prairie View Panthers are visiting the Jackson State Tigers on Monday, March 3rd at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Prairie View Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction. We will examine:
The Jackson State Tigers; recent form and player performance
The Prairie View Panthes’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Jackson State Tigers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Prairie View Panthers
Recent betting trends in games played between the Prairie View Panthers and Jackson State Tigers
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Prairie View Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers game
Jackson State Tigers Preview
The Jackson State Tigers have an 11-17 record this season and are sitting in second place in the SWAC. They are coming off a 67-52 win over Texas Southern. The Tigers are 18-10 against the spread, and 15-12-1 in over/under, while having a 7-1 home record.
Offensively, Jackson State is averaging 70.7 points per game, which ranks 270th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.6 points per game (309th). The Tigers shoot 40.8% from the field (346th) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (311th). The Tigers shoot 73.2% from the free-throw line (135th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (146th).
Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring this season, with an average of 14.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 4.2 assists, while Dorian McKillian adds 10.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Prairie View Panthers Preview
The Prairie View Panthers have a 5-24 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the SWAC. Prairie View is coming off a 55-78 loss to Alcorn State. The Panthers are 12-16 against the spread, and 12-16 in over/under while having a 2-18 road record.
Offensively, Prairie View is averaging 71.7 points per game, which is 249th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82.6 points per game (359th). The Panthers shoot 43.5% from the field (250th) and 32.3% from beyond the arc (279th). The Panthers shoot 69.9% from the free-throw line (258th) and are grabbing 28.1 rebounds per game, which is the third-worst in the nation.
Nick Anderson leads Prairie View in scoring with an average of 18.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Tanahj Pettway adds 17 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Prairie View A&M has lost each of its last 15 road games following a road loss.
- Jackson State has won 16 of its last 17 games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center following a home win.
- Prairie View A&M has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Why the Prairie View A&M Panthers will win
- The road team has won each of the last three games between Prairie View A&M and Jackson State.
- Jackson State has lost 10 of its last 13 night games.
- Prairie View A&M has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Prairie View A&M’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Nine of the last 10 night games between Prairie View A&M and Jackson State have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jackson State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.0).
- Jackson State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.1).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- Prairie View A&M ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (28.1).
Prairie View Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction
Jackson State is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against Prairie View, and are 6-2 against the spread. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Jackson State won 79-70 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Prairie View Panthers vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction, Jackson State is coming as a -13.5 home favorites. Jackson State is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record this season, and have been almost at home, having lost only once in their 8 home games. On the other hand, Prairie View has been terrible on the road and has been struggling mightily lately, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Jackson State has been in very good form lately, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 games and 7-1 against the spread in their last 8. Jackson State has already won against Prairie View on the road, and given both teams’ current form, I expect another Jackson State easy win today. Take the Jackson State Tigers and the points at home.