Alabama State travels to Jackson State on Thursday, hoping to boost its 4-9 record with a victory over the Tigers.

The Tigers sport records of 3-10 and 0-0 ATS heading into this battle, while the Hornets have 4-9 and 0-0 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 0-0 for the Tigers and 0-0 for the Hornets.



View Alabama State vs Jackson State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Tigers - Hornets odds would favor the Hornets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Jackson State is rated No. 330 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Alabama State is at No. 268. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 52-45 win for the Hornets.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Jackson State's No. 340-ranked scoring average of 53.5 PPG, against a Hornets defense rated No. 227 and allowing 69.2 PPG. The Tigers FG% has averaged 37.8% to date this season, more than the Hornets shooters have managed so far (37% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Alabama State owns the country's No. 117-rated mark, allowing 68 points per game on the highway. Jackson State, on the other hand, rates No. 328 in scoring at home.

Alabama State was a 73-62 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against Grambling State. The Hornets got 16 points from Phillip Crawford as Alabama State ran past Grambling State 73-62 on Tuesday at Hobdy Assembly Center.

Jackson State was a 55-52 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Alabama A&M. Jackson State got 21 points and 12 rebounds from Jenirro Bush en route to a 55-52 victory over Alabama A&M on Tuesday at Williams Center.

Next up:
Alabama State home to Miss Valley State, Saturday, January 7
Jackson State at Alcorn State, Saturday, January 7