Jackson State Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Commodores. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 152 points, and Vanderbilt is favored by -23.5 against Jackson State in a non-conference matchup.

JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +23.5

This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.
• Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +23.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Does Jackson State Stand a Chance on the Road?

Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games

Jackson State faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they went on the road to take on Xavier. The Tigers were +26 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 94-57, failing to cover the spread.

Jackson State trailed 40-25 at halftime, and things got worse in the 2nd half, where they allowed 54 points while scoring 32. The game’s total points ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 155.

Jackson State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 28.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 30.4% and three-point shooting at 25% (5/20). They managed to hit 70% of their free throws, going 14/20 from the line.

Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 12 boards on that end, but they only recorded 10 assists. Jayme Mitchell Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Zach Freemantle added 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 80% from deep (4/5).

Jackson State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed 33 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Jackson State’s opponents hit 16 of 31 threes, shooting 51%. They also made 12 of 15 free throws, an 80% clip.

Will Vanderbilt Find a Way to Win at Home?

Vanderbilt improved to 2-0 on the season with an 85-69 victory over California on Wednesday. The Commodores, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 156.

Vanderbilt took control early, leading 49-31 at halftime. However, they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36, showing some defensive lapses after the break.

Vanderbilt’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 52.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 66.7% on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% of their threes.

Jason Edwards led the way with 18 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Tyler Tanner was also efficient, hitting 75% of his shots overall and 66.7% from deep, finishing with 14 points. The Commodores dished out 19 assists as a team, but were just 8-for-15 from the free throw line.

Vanderbilt’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, where their opponent shot 66% on two-point attempts, going 28/42.

From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 53%.