JACKSON ST TIGERS @ SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES

Mike Williams gives Jackson State a scoring spark

Williams is averaging 18.0 points through three games and has made 12 of 21 three-point attempts, including 20- and 23-point games off the bench.

Southern Miss has been disruptive defensively

Southern Miss has recorded 22 steals and 10 blocks in its first two games, potentially challenging Jackson State's ball-handling.

Another road test for the Tigers

Jackson State opened with three straight road games and now faces a fourth consecutive away contest after Monday's game at Mississippi State.

No confirmed lineup or injury update in the previews

The previews do not confirm starters or player availability, so projected lineups and props should be treated cautiously.

Pick Ideas

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Southern Miss -9.5

Available matchup stats list Southern Miss at 42.5 rebounds and Jackson State at 27.3; the spread is -9.5.

Lean under 151.5 points

The teams average 119.0 combined points per game (62.0 for Jackson State and 57.0 for Southern Miss), below the 151.5 total.