Jackson State Tigers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ROOT. The Bulldogs will host the game at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Tigers.

JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +26.5

This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +26.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Do the Tigers Stand a Chance in Spokane?

After playing 11 games, Jackson State comes into this game with an overall record of 4-7. Over their last ten games on the road, including last year, Jackson State has a record of 3-7. As of now, Jackson State holds a 5-4 ATS record going into their game against Gonzaga. Over their last five games, the team has been solid vs. the spread with a 4-0 mark.

So far, Jackson State’s games have averaged 149.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 146.6 points. The Tigers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 148 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

In their latest game, Jackson State offense put up 55 points against Houston. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.5% and made 6 threes. Ken Evans is leading the team in scoring at 17.6 points per contest. Jordan O’Neal has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.9 going into the game.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Jackson State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 80.7 points per game (271st). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Jackson State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 47.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 39.0% this season.

Can the Bulldogs Live Up to the Hype at Home?

The Bulldogs, who are currently 8-3, will face off against Jackson State today. In away games, they have a 2-1 record, while at home they are 3-1. Entering today’s game, Gonzaga has a 3-4 against the spread (ATS) record. In home games this season, Gonzaga is 2-2 ATS, and in their previous ten home games, they are 3-6 ATS.

After 11 games, Gonzaga has an over/under record of 3-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 146 points per game so far. Looking at the Bulldogs’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 135 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 82.9 points per game, the Gonzaga had a below average performance. They scored 73 points against Washington and had a field goal percentage of 42.6%. Anton Watson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.5 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Graham Ike brings a PPG average of 13.4 into the game.

This season, the Gonzaga defense has been impressive, holding the 54th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.1 points per contest. Gonzaga’s three-point defense is currently 64th in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.7% of their shots vs. Gonzaga.