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Jackson State @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Current Records: Jackson State 11-18; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10-19

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are heading back home. The Golden Lions and the Jackson State Tigers will face off in an SWAC battle at 9 p.m. ET Thursday at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has some work to do to even out the 1-15 series between these two since February of 2016, but a win here would be a good start.

It was close but no cigar for Arkansas-Pine Bluff as they fell 78-74 to the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Saturday.

Speaking of close games: Jackson State narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Prairie View A&M Panthers 61-57.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Arkansas-Pine Bluff is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Arkansas-Pine Bluff, who are 12-13 against the spread.

The Golden Lions are now 10-19 while the Tigers sit at 11-18. Jackson State is 6-4 after wins this year, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 6-12 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: H.O. Clemmons Arena -- Pine Bluff, Arkansas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Golden Lions are a slight 1-point favorite against the Tigers, 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 a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Jackson State have won 15 out of their last 16 games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

  • Feb 06, 2023 - Jackson State 88 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 84
  • Mar 03, 2022 - Jackson State 87 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 79
  • Feb 07, 2022 - Jackson State 60 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 47
  • Mar 10, 2021 - Jackson State 74 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 62
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Jackson State 64 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 58
  • Feb 01, 2021 - Jackson State 63 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 55
  • Mar 02, 2020 - Jackson State 76 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 56
  • Feb 03, 2020 - Jackson State 49 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 45
  • Mar 04, 2019 - Jackson State 57 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 56
  • Feb 04, 2019 - Jackson State 65 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 52
  • Feb 26, 2018 - Jackson State 51 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 48
  • Jan 29, 2018 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 60 vs. Jackson State 58
  • Feb 27, 2017 - Jackson State 62 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 51
  • Jan 30, 2017 - Jackson State 74 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 59
  • Feb 29, 2016 - Jackson State 67 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 56
  • Feb 01, 2016 - Jackson State 66 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 53