Florida A&M Rattlers vs Jackson State Tigers Pick – 3/12/2025

The Florida A&M Rattlers and the Jackson State Tigers are set to face off in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. This matchup features the No. 2 seed Jackson State Tigers (14-17, 14-4 SWAC) against the No. 7 seed Florida A&M Rattlers (14-16, 10-8 SWAC).

Florida A&M Rattlers vs Jackson State Tigers Game Preview

In their two regular-season meetings, Florida A&M emerged victorious both times. On January 27, 2025, the Rattlers secured a 72-62 win on the road, with Jordan Chatman leading the team with 18 points. Later, on February 15, 2025, Florida A&M clinched a 76-71 victory at home, highlighted by Sterling Young's impressive 28-point performance.

Offensively, the Rattlers average 72 points per game, while the Tigers are close behind with 71.3 points per game. Defensively, Florida A&M allows 74.8 points per game, whereas Jackson State concedes 75.8 points per game. Notably, Florida A&M's Sterling Young leads the team with an average of 17 points per game, ranking 109th nationally. For Jackson State, Shannon Grant is the top scorer, averaging 10.8 points per game.

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: Jackson State is favored by 4.5 points.
• Over/Under: The total points line is set at 142.5.
• Moneyline: Jackson State -194, Florida A&M +160.

Against the spread (ATS), Jackson State has a 50% cover rate when favored by 4.5 points or more this season, while Florida A&M has covered 70.6% of the time as an underdog of 4.5 points or more. Additionally, Florida A&M boasts a 16-3 ATS record in SWAC games, compared to Jackson State's 12-6 ATS record in conference play.

Florida A&M Rattlers vs Jackson State Tigers Prediction

Considering Florida A&M's success in their previous matchups against Jackson State this season and their strong ATS performance in conference games, they have demonstrated the ability to compete effectively against the Tigers. While Jackson State holds the higher seed and is favored, the Rattlers' resilience and prior victories suggest they could cover the spread and potentially secure another win. Bettors might find value in backing Florida A&M to cover the +4.5 spread in this SWAC tournament showdown.

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