Jackson State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction 3/6/25 College Basketball Picks

The Jackson State Tigers and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. Here’s a Jackson State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction. This article will include a Jackson State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pick.

Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview 

The Jackson State Tigers beat Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, and they play Miss Valley State next. Jackson State has won six of its last seven games, its best stretch of the season.

The Jackson State Tigers are averaging 71.3 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 15 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dorian McMillian is averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. Jayme Mitchell Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Shannon Grant is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Jackson State Tigers are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Jackson State Tigers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview 

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to Texas Southern, beat Miss Valley State, and they play Alcorn State next. Arkansas-Pine Bluff looks to win two straight games for the first time this season.

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 72.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Doctor Bradley is averaging 19.6 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Christian Moore is averaging 9.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Dante Sawyer is dishing 1.2 assists and Quentin Bolton is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 59.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win

• The home team has won each of Jackson State’s last three games.

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Jackson State has won each of its last 14 night games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost 13 of its last 14 Thursday night games.
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at H.O. Clemmons Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last eight games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Four of Jackson State’s last five night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.2).
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (17.1).

Jackson State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Injury Report

Neither Jackson State nor Arkansas-Pine Bluff has a player listed on its injury report.

Jackson State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction

Arkansas-Pine Bluff is one of the worst teams in college basketball and a win over Mississippi Valley State doesn’t move the needle. Jackson State already beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff this season while dropping 94 points, and it’s owned the Golden Lions over the years. Jackson State is looking more and more like the team that could win the SWAC, and it’s 18-11 ATS on the season. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost six games at home and is 10-17 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the points with Jackson State mainly due to my lack of confidence in Arkansas-Pine Bluff.