Jackson State vs Texas Southern Picks and Prediction – 1/21/2025

The Jackson State Tigers will be on the road Monday night with the game in Houston against Texas Southern. Jackson State has just four wins through 17 games played but ride a three-game winning streak into Monday following a 10 point triple overtime victory against Alabama A&M. Offensively the Tigers have been bad this season averaging 66.2 points on 37.3% shoot for the floor but have averaged 84 points per game during their three-game winning streak. Defensively Jackson State has been horrific this season allowing 81.5 points per game overall and gave up 93 points last time out despite the victory. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Jayme Mitchell Jr. leads the Jackson State offense this season averaging 10.8 points per game. Daeshun Ruffin has averages 15.4 points per game this season for Jackson State but has played just seven times. Dorian McMillan is third on the roster averaging 10.1 points in nearly 25 minutes per game. Romellle Mansel averages 9.5 points to go along with the team leading 7.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season.

The Texas Southern Tigers return home Monday five games below .500 having won 3 of the last five including two in a row after a 29 point victory in their last outing. The Texas Southern offense has averaged 72 points on 42.1% shooting from the floor this season and have averaged 76.5 points per game during their two game-winning streak. Defensively Texas Southern has had a ton of problems this year allowing 77.1 points per game overall and have given up just 59.5 points per game during their two game-winning streak.

Kavion McClain Leeds Texas Southern season offense averaging 13.3 points and 4.4 assists per game. Zaire Hayes is second on the roster averaging 10.1 points as the only player on the team in double digits. Big man Kenny Hunter averages 9.3 points and leads the team pulling in 6.5 rebounds per game.

Both teams have had some struggles this year but Texas Southern will have the edge on Monday. The Tigers are better on both sides of the ball and will do the work Monday to get the needed win. Take the Tigers to pull off the home win and cover against a below average Jackson State team. Final Score Prediction, Texas Southern Tigers win and cover 73-61.