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Mississippi Valley State @ Jackson State

Current Records: Mississippi Valley State 2-25; Jackson State 10-18

What to Know

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have quite the challenge ahead of them as they're expected to be blown off the court. The Delta Devils and the Jackson State Tigers will face off in an SWAC battle at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Williams Center. Mississippi Valley State has some work to do to even out the 3-11 series between these two since January of 2016, but a win here would be a good start.

Mississippi Valley State was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 72-69 to the Alcorn State Braves.

Meanwhile, Jackson State beat the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 87-79 on Thursday.

Mississippi Valley State is now 2-25 while Jackson State sits at 10-18. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Delta Devils are stumbling into the game with the 357th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 83.2 on average. The Tigers have experienced some struggles of their own as they are 353rd worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 60.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Williams Center -- Jackson, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a big 12.5-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 a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Jackson State have won 11 out of their last 14 games against Mississippi Valley State.

  • Feb 05, 2022 - Jackson State 69 vs. Mississippi Valley State 65
  • 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