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Jackson State @ Mississippi Valley State

Current Records: Jackson State 4-16; Mississippi Valley State 1-18

What to Know

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are 3-10 against the Jackson State Tigers since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Delta Devils and Jackson State will face off in an SWAC battle at 5 p.m. ET at Harrison Complex. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Mississippi Valley State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 74-68 to the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.

Meanwhile, Jackson State received a tough blow on Monday as they fell 75-64 to the Southern Jaguars.

Mississippi Valley State is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. Now might not be the best time to take Mississippi Valley State against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

The losses put the Delta Devils at 1-18 and the Tigers at 4-16. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Mississippi Valley State has allowed their opponents to shoot 52.60% from the floor on average, which is the 358th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Jackson State has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 38.20% percent of their shots, which is the 354th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Harrison Complex -- Itta Bena, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Delta Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Jackson State have won ten out of their last 13 games against Mississippi Valley State.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Jackson State 68 vs. Mississippi Valley State 54
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Jackson State 106 vs. Mississippi Valley State 56
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Jackson State 87 vs. Mississippi Valley State 70
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Jackson State 85 vs. Mississippi Valley State 65
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Mississippi Valley State 60 vs. Jackson State 57
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Jackson State 61 vs. Mississippi Valley State 57
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Jackson State 60 vs. Mississippi Valley State 59
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Mississippi Valley State 72 vs. Jackson State 67
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Mississippi Valley State 71 vs. Jackson State 67
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Jackson State 83 vs. Mississippi Valley State 68
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Jackson State 74 vs. Mississippi Valley State 68
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Jackson State 60 vs. Mississippi Valley State 49
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Jackson State 77 vs. Mississippi Valley State 62

Injury Report for Mississippi Valley State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Jackson State

  • Gabe Watson: Out (Not Injury Related)