Jackson State vs Arkansas Prediction 11/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 18, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) shoots a free throw against the Winthrop Eagles during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 84-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Jackson State Tigers
Arkansas Razorbacks
Team Records
0-4
4-1
Where
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR
When
Friday, November 21, 2025
Time
08:00 PM EST
TV
SECN+
The Jackson State Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks meet Friday in college basketball action from the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jackson State Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks prediction.
Jackson State Tigers Recap
The Jackson State Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 112-66 loss at the hands of Auburn last time out to sit at 0-4 this season. After this game, Jackson State will head home for a game against Winthrop.
Tigers Looking For Massive Upset
Jayme Mitchell Jr. leads the Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 16 PPG and 4 RPG while Daeshun Ruffin has 15 PPG with 2.5 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG and 2 SPG to lead Jackson State in assists and steals. Dorian McMillian also has 11.3 PPG with 3 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Jackson State up to this point in the year. As a team, Jackson State is averaging 60.5 PPG on 34.6% shooting from the field, 29.9% from three and 69.7% from the foul line this season.
Arkansas Razorbacks Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to add on to their 84-83 win over Winthrop last time out to sit at 4-1 this season. After this game, Arkansas will head on the road for a neutral site game against Duke.
Razorbacks Win 3 In A Row
Meleek Thomas leads the Hogs in scoring with 19.4 PPG along with 5.8 RPG and 4.4 APG while Darius Acuff Jr. has 18.2 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 4.8 APG to lead Arkansas in assists. Trevon Brazile has 14.3 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Arkansas so far this season. D.J. Wagner and Karter Knox each have 8 PPG with Wagner logging 3.4 APG and Knox chipping in 5.8 RPG and Nick Pringle has 7.2 PPG with 6.2 RPG. As a team, Arkansas is averaging 86.2 PPG on 47.1% shooting from the field, 33.9% from three and 80.5% from the foul line this season.
Jackson State Tigers @ Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends: November 21, 2025
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
Jackson State has lost each of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents.
Arkansas has won each of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
Jackson State has won each of its last three games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
Each of Arkansas’ last 17 Friday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Each of Jackson State’s last four night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 167+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
Arkansas is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Arkansas is one of only six teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (99.8).
Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-39.3).
Jackson State Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction
I’m on Arkansas here. The Razorbacks haven’t been all that impressive in close wins over Samford and Winthrop as of late, but this should be a smash spot for the Hogs. Jackson State’s been obliterated by every big team that they’ve gone up against and the athleticism edge should be far too much for Jackson State to overcome here. Give me Arkansas in a blowout.
