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The Delmar Fieldhouse will host a non-conference NCAAB matchup between the Jackson State Tigers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday (December 17) afternoon.
The Tigers are a putrid 1-9 this season and are on a three-game losing streak after coming off a 69-59 home loss against the 17th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs back on Wednesday.
The Red Raiders are 7-2 so far this season and are also riding a three-game winning streak after a 77-70 home win against the Eastern Washington Eagles.
Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Odds
Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Match Details
Fixture: Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
Time and date: Saturday, December 17; 3:45 pm ET
Venue: Delmar Fieldhouse, Houston, TX
Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Key Stats
The Tigers are an average offensive team, averaging 67.4 points per game. They distributed the basketball well, as they are averaging 13.6 assists over the course of the season.
Sophomore guard Ken Evans Jr has led the team, averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.7 steals in 31.2 minutes per game. He definitely made his presence felt throughout the game with his overall production.
Their defense needs a lot of improvement, as they're allowing 80.7 points per game. The Tigers have been decent, forcing 2.4 blocks and 7.2 steals per game. They need to continue to improve on that side of the floor to do well and improve here.
The Red Raiders are a good offensive team as they are scoring 73 points per outing and shooting an outstanding 47.3% from the field. Senior forward Kevin Obanor has been doing well, averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 28.9 minutes this season.
Defensively, they have been doing well throughout the year as they have given up 62 points per game. They need to do better as they're forcing 3.3 blocks and 8.1 steals per game up to this point.
Jackson State Tigers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Best Picks and Prediction
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the more dominant program and should be able to win big here.
The main differences are in their shooting percentages and the defensive side of the court as the Red Raiders control the game in both facets. Go with the Red Raiders to cover the spread here.
Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders -18.5 (-110)
