| MATCHUP | Hampton Pirates | Jackson State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-6 | 1-9 |
| Where | Gateway Center, College Park, GA | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article we will formulate a Hampton vs Jackson State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Hampton Pirates Betting Preview
The Hampton Pirates are 5-6 this season after they lost to Howard by a score of 61-57 in their last game. Hampton trailed 31-27 at halftime, but did tie the second half 30-30 in the low scoring loss. The Pirates shot 26% from the field, 5% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led Hampton with 20 points and four rebounds, while Christian Watson added 15 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Hampton defeated Loyola (MD) by a score of 93-71 and a non-D1 team by a score of 94-58. The Pirates have scored 73.2 points per game with 39.0 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt is averaging 11.2 points and 3.2 assists per game, while Michael Eley is averaging 10.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Pirates. Hampton is shooting 43% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 29.2% on three pointers this season.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers are 1-9 this year after they lost to Northwestern by a score of 93-53 in their last game. Jackson State trailed 41-24 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Tigers shot 29% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 20 points and two assists, while Dorian McMillian added nine points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Jackson State lost to Houston by a score of 80-38 and Kennesaw State by a score of 88-73. The Tigers have scored 58.0 points per game with 29.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 90.0 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 14.9 points and 3.0 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 12.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 34.7% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 29.6% on three pointers this year.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
- Jackson State has won six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Hampton has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Jackson State has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Hampton Pirates will win
- Jackson State has lost each of its last nine day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Hampton has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Hampton has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Jackson State’s last four day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Thirty-six of Hampton’s last 46 day games have produced a total of 137+ points.
Hampton vs Jackson State Prediction
Jackson State comes into this matchup looking for their second victory of the season, but they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five. The Tigers are shooting 35% from the field and they are allowing 90 points against per game on defense. Hampton has won three of their last four games and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last five. The Pirates are shooting 43% from the field and they are the better team in just about every metric. Take Hampton to cover here.