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Howard Bison @ Jackson State Tigers
Current Records: Howard 4-6, Jackson State 2-7
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What to Know
The Jackson State Tigers’ road trip will continue as they head out to face the Howard Bison on December 17th at Michelob Ultra Arena. Jackson State might want some stickum for this contest since the team gave up 24 turnovers last Saturday.
Jackson State was expected to have a tough go of it last Saturday and that exactly how things played out. They were dealt a punishing 89-55 defeat at the hands of the Cougars. Jackson State found out winning isn’t easy when you’re outrebounded 24 to 8 on offense.
Despite their loss, Jackson State saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Coltie Young, who scored 13 points, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, the Bison humbled the Royals with a 88-49 smackdown. That looming 88-49 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Howard yet this season.
The Tigers’ defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for the Bison, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Odds
Jackson State is a 3.5-point favorite against Howard, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 3-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 149 points.
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