Rest and an edge from conference play has been inconsistent in conference tournaments. For instance McNeese State after a triple overtime win over UT Rio Valley Grande had no issues defeating a Stephen F Austin team that defeated they were 0-2 ATS in conference against. In the SWAC quarterfinals yesterday, Southern played a wire to wire game against Arkansas Pine Bluff, while Florida A&M had the day off. Even though they defeated Southern in both conference matchups, look for the Jaguars to handle the Rattlers as they advance to the SWAC final.

The Rattlers won both regular-season meetings, but the Jaguars are better. And they're entering this SWAC semifinal on a roll, having won three straight while scoring 84-plus in two straight. Southern is the best 3-point shooting team in the conference and that should carry the Jags to a win and cover.