Jackson State vs Northwestern Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jackson State vs Northwestern prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview

The Jackson State Tigers are 1-8 this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 80-38 in their last game. Jackson State trailed 40-16 at halftime and was outscored 40-22 in the second half for the ugly loss. The Tigers shot 30% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Jayme Mitchell Jr led Jackson State with 12 points and two rebounds, while Mike Williams added six points and one assist in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Jackson State lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 88-73, but did beat Louisiana by a score of 51-45 before that. The Tigers have scored 58.6 points per game with 29.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 89.7 points against per game this season. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 14.3 points and 3.1 assists per game, while Jayme Mitchell Jr is averaging 13.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Jackson State is shooting 35.4% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 30.2% on three pointers this season. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 5-4 this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 86-82 in their last game. Northwestern led 44-40 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-38 in the second half for the home loss. The Wildcats shot 48% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 32 points and eight rebounds, while Angelo Ciaravino added 14 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northwestern lost to Wisconsin by a score of 85-73 and Oklahoma State by a score of 86-81. The Wildcats have scored 81.1 points per game with 33.7 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 21.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Arrinten Page is averaging 15.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Northwestern is shooting 50.1% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won 22 of its last 23 day games against non-Conference opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
• Jackson State has lost 21 of its last 22 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Jackson State has lost the first half in 24 of its last 28 games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Jackson State has won each of its last six day games.
• Northwestern has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northwestern’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Each of Jackson State’s last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Jackson State vs Northwestern Prediction 

Northwestern comes into this contest looking to snap a three game losing streak, but they have allowed at least 83 points in four of their last five games. The Wildcats are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 78+ in four of their last five, but their defense has been awful. Jackson State is just 1-8 on the season and they are shooting 35% from the field. The Tigers have allowed 80+ in four of their last five and they have scored 62 points or fewer in four of their last five. Northwestern isn’t a great team, but they should win this game easily, as this Jackson State team will struggle to score 50. Take NW here.

David Racey's Pick: Northwestern -25.5