Jackson State Tigers defeat Tulane Green Wave 87-85: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Jackson State Tigers 87, Tulane Green Wave 85
The Jackson State Tigers beat the Tulane Green Wave 87-85 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The Jackson State Tigers covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 152, with 172 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave final score and game recap
The Tulane Green Wave led 42-38 at halftime. The Jackson State Tigers outscored the Tulane Green Wave 49-43 in the second half. They trailed by 4 points at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dorian McMillian (Jackson State Tigers): 23 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Mike Williams (Jackson State Tigers): 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
- TJ Nadeau (Tulane Green Wave): 16 points, 7 rebounds.
- Carson Schwieger (Tulane Green Wave): 16 points, 4 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave?
The Jackson State Tigers covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.
The spread opened at Tulane Green Wave -11.5 and closed at Tulane Green Wave -12.5. AiQ's pick was the Jackson State Tigers +12.5: a win.
Did Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave go over or under the total?
The game went over: 172 points combined against a closing total of 152, over by 20. 80 of the 172 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 153.5 and closed at 152. AiQ's pick was the under 152.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Tulane Green Wave to win at -850, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Jackson State Tigers +12.5, a win.
- Total: the under 152.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the spread and wrong on the moneyline and the total.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Tulane Green Wave team total 82.5: the over, paying -115, with 85 scored.
- First-half total 72.5: the over, paying -110, with 80 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Tulane Green Wave won the first half, paying -425.
- Jackson State Tigers team total 69.5: the over, paying -120, with 87 scored.
- First-half spread: Jackson State Tigers +6.5 covered, paying -110.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Jackson State Tigers at +589 and the Tulane Green Wave at -906. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Tulane Green Wave a 86% favorite. The Jackson State Tigers won as the underdog at +589: $589 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Tulane Green Wave, the price before the game was -850: priced below fair (−2.8% value).
The spread moved toward the Tulane Green Wave between the open and the close, and the Jackson State Tigers covered. The total moved down from 153.5 to 152, and the game went over.
Jackson State Tigers and Tulane Green Wave betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Jackson State Tigers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Tulane Green Wave 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for Jackson State Tigers and Tulane Green Wave?
Next for the Jackson State Tigers: at the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Tulane Green Wave: the Nicholls Colonels at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.