Jackson State vs Kentucky Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/22/24

The Jackson State Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats meet Friday in college basketball action from Rupp Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jackson State vs. Kentucky prediction.

Jackson State Recap

The Jackson State Tigers come into this one looking to bounce back after falling to 0-5 on the year thanks to a 79-62 loss to Western Kentucky last time out. After this game, Jackson State will play against Lipscomb and Saint Louis.

Tigers Looking For Monumental Upset

Jayme Mitchell Jr. leads the Tigers in scoring with 13.8 PPG and 4.4 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Jackson State so far this season. Dorian McMillian has 9.6 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Romelle Mansel has 9 PPG with a team-high 6.4 RPG to lead the Tigers on the glass up to this point in the year. Marcus Watson Jr. also has 7.2 PPG with 3.4 RPG and 2.2 APG as well on the year. As a team, Jackson State is averaging 62.2 PPG on 35.8% shooting from the field, 29% from three, and 71.8% from the foul line this season.

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Jackson State has won three of its last four games when playing with a remaining disadvantage.

Kentucky Recap

The Kentucky Wildcats come into this one looking to build on a 97-68 win over Lipscomb last time out. After this game, Kentucky will welcome WKU to town for an in-state showdown.

Wildcats Looking For Another Substantial Home Win

Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats in scoring with 15 PPG along with 4.5 RPG while Koby Brea has 14.5 PPG with 5 RPG. Lamont Butler added 11.3 PPG with 2.8 APG and Amari Williams has 11 PPG with a team-high 11.5 RPG to lead the Wildcats on the glass by averaging a double-double per game. Jaxson Robinson has 10.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Andrew Carr has 10.3 PPG with 4 RPG to round out the scoring in double figures for Kentucky up to this point in the year. Ansley Almonor has 7.3 PPG and Kerr Kriisa has a team-high 4.8 APG to lead Kentucky in assists. As a team, Kentucky is averaging 94.3 PPG on 50.6% shooting from the field, 41.8% from three, and 73.8% from the foul line this season.

Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win

• Kentucky has won 27 of its last 28 night games against non-conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Jackson State has lost each of its last 13 Friday road games against non-conference opponents.

Jackson State vs. Kentucky Prediction

I’m on Kentucky here. It’s a hefty number for sure, but one I don’t see Kentucky having much of a hard time with. The Wildcats (even if it’s an obvious statement) are just the far better team here and I think that Jackson State gets blown out on the road once again here. Give me Kentucky.