Jackson State vs Houston Prediction 12/10/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jackson State vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 10th at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview

The Jackson State Tigers are 1-7 this season after they lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 88-73 in their last game. Jackson State trailed 46-32 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the double-digit loss. The Tigers shot 34% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Daeshun Ruffin led Jackson State with 28 points and five assists, while Mike Williams added 12 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Jackson State defeated Louisiana by a score of 51-45, but lost to Winthrop by a score of 80-62 before that. The Tigers have scored 61.1 points per game with 29.5 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 90.9 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 15.4 points and 3.3 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 36% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 30% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 8-1 this year after they defeated Florida State by a score of 82-67 in their last game. Houston led 41-33 at halftime and scored 41 more points in the second half in the big win. The Cougars shot 49% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 27 points and three assists, while Kingston Flemings added 21 points and five assists in the win.

Prior to that game, Houston defeated Notre Dame by a score of 66-56, but did lose to Tennessee by a score of 76-73 before that. The Cougars have scored 75.7 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 60.0 points against per game this season. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 17.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, while Kingston Flemings is averaging 15.9 points and 5.0 assists per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 43.9% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 58 night games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Jackson State has lost 20 of its last 21 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Jackson State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jackson State’s last 10 road games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Five of Houston’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.

Jackson State vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup ranked #7 in the nation and they are a huge favorite to win here. The Cougars have played four good to decent opponents in a row, but they did beat Rider by 46 points prior to that. Jackson State is just 1-7 to start the season and they are shooting 36% from the field. The Tigers have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last four games and they have a 54 point loss to Arkansas and a 46 point loss to Auburn. Take Houston to cover this big number.

David Racey's Pick: Houston -39.5