Arkansas State (5-3) vs Jackson State (0-8)
Game Info: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8:00 pm (First National Bank Arena)
Betting Odds: Arkansas State -14.5 / Jackson State +14.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Jackson State Tigers and Arkansas State Red Wolves meet Thursday in college basketball action at the First National Bank Arena. Here’s a Jackson State vs Arkansas State Prediction. This article will include a Jackson State vs Arkansas State Pick.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers lost to Lipscomb and Saint Louis, and they play Iowa State, UTEP, and Cal Baptist next. The Jackson State Tigers are averaging 61.3 points on 35.9 percent shooting and allowing 88 points on 51.3 percent shooting. Jayme Mitchell Jr. is averaging 13.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 10 points and 3 rebounds. Dorian McMillian is dishing 1.3 assists and Romelle Mansel is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Jackson State Tigers are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The Jackson State Tigers are allowing 43.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Arkansas State Red Wolves lost to Rice and Hofstra, and they play Memphis, UT Arlington, and UAB next. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 77.5 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 39 percent shooting. Kobe Julien is averaging 13.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Taryn Todd is averaging 13 points and 2.9 assists. Derrian Ford is the third double-digit scorer and Terrance Ford Jr. is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 66 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are allowing 26.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win
- Jackson State has lost each of its last 10 road games against non-conference opponents.
- Arkansas State has won each of its last seven games at First National Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Jackson State has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (26.9%).
- Arkansas State ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.4).
- Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (13.0).
- Jackson State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-26.8).
Jackson State vs Arkansas State Prediction
I'm not running to the window to lay big numbers with the Arkansas State Red Wolves, but we don't have much of a choice. The Jackson State Tigers have been on a road tour all season and have been getting waxed SU and ATS. Jackson State hasn't shown much life on either side of the ball. Given what we've seen from Jackson State, this should be a beat-down win for Arkansas State. It's Arkansas State or pass, as Jackson State is looking more and more like one of the worst teams in college basketball.
Randy’s Pick Arkansas State -14.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
