Jackson State vs Western Kentucky Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/20/24

The Jackson State Tigers and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the E.A. Diddle Arena. Here’s a Jackson State vs Western Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Jackson State vs Western Kentucky Pick.

Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview

The Jackson State Tigers lost to Xavier and Vanderbilt, and they play Kentucky, Lipscomb, and Saint Louis next. The Jackson State Tigers are averaging 62.3 points on 34.8 percent shooting and allowing 91.3 points on 54.9 percent shooting. Jayme Mitchell Jr. is averaging 15 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Romelle Manuel is averaging 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds. Dorian McMillian is dishing 2.5 assists and Dorian McMillian is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Jackson State Tigers are shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Jackson State Tigers are allowing 47.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost to the Grand Canyon, beat Lipscomb, and they play Kentucky, Marshall, and Evansville next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 81.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Don McHenry is averaging 18.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Babacar Faye is averaging 16.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. Khristian Lander is the third double-digit scorer, and Julius Thedford is dishing 0.8 assists. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Jackson State has lost each of its last 10 Wednesday night games against non-conference opponents.
• Western Kentucky has won eight of its last nine night games against non-conference opponents at E. A. Diddle Arena.
• Western Kentucky has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Jackson State vs Western Kentucky Prediction

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are obviously the better team and capable of blowing the doors off, but this line is a bit thick, and it’s a look-ahead spot with Kentucky on deck. The Jackson State Tigers aren’t having success with SU or ATS, but they’ve played Xavier, Vanderbilt, and Houston. At some point, playing all of these quality teams will pay off for Jackson State. Let’s also not act like Western Kentucky is shooting the lights out of the gym. Give me Jackson State and the points.