Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils face the Jackson State Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 5.

The total line of 144.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -115. We can see Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State combining to go bigger.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost on the road in their previous game. Alcorn State Braves won 67-64.

Jackson State Tigers won their last game, beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at home. It was a 81-78 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Jackson State beat Valley in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 97-81 scoreline. Jackson State have six straight victories against Valley. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Jackson State	10-20	2105	2552	-447	6-4	4-16	1W
Miss Valley State	3-28	1991	2577	-586	2-10	1-18	1L

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Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 144.5 points to be scored at odds of -115 which makes plenty of appeal.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Valley games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 JSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 JSU games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 2 JSU games at home.

Over 144.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% chance of this pick winning. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

There are ways to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mississippi Valley State 68 - 81 Jackson State

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Jackson State to record a 81-68 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Jackson State at -556. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Mississippi Valley State.

The current spread is 10.5 and the total points line is 144.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 144.5, the odds are -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Valley

+410

JSU

-556

Point Spread

Valley +10.5

-110

JSU -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Mississippi Valley State Stats

Jackson State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.70 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.50 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southwestern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bethune-Cookman	17-13	2268	2310	-42	10-3	7-10	4W
Alabama A&M	17-13	2153	2157	-4	12-4	5-9	1W
Southern	14-16	2396	2342	54	8-4	6-12	1W
Prairie View	13-17	2410	2359	51	10-4	3-13	2W
Texas Southern	12-16	2118	2184	-66	9-4	3-12	2W
Florida A&M	11-15	1809	1967	-158	6-4	5-11	3W
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	12-18	2308	2461	-153	7-4	5-14	2L
Grambling State	12-18	2114	2131	-17	8-5	4-13	3L
Jackson State	10-20	2105	2552	-447	6-4	4-16	1W
Alabama State	10-20	2213	2331	-118	6-5	4-15	1L
Alcorn State	8-21	1960	2353	-393	6-3	2-18	1W
Miss Valley State	3-28	1991	2577	-586	2-10	1-18	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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