Jackson State Tigers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24
Looking to win big? The Tigers and Red Wolves face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves are hosting the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Arkansas State as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.
JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +15.5
This game will be played at First National Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Red Wolves.
- Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?
Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Jackson State fell to 0-8 on the season after a 74-66 loss to Saint Louis on Monday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Tigers kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Jackson State led 35-30 at halftime but were outscored 44-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t pull off the upset, they did cover the spread.
Jackson State’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 24 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 37.2% (16/43). Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 4 for 5.
Gibson Jimerson led the way with 21 points, shooting 50% overall and 3 of 8 from deep. Isaiah Swope added 18 points and 7 assists, while Robbie Avila contributed 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Jayme Mitchell Jr. and Shannon Grant both shot 71.4% from the field, with Mitchell hitting 3 of 5 threes and Grant adding 7 rebounds.
Jackson State struggled defensively, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts.
The Tigers also gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. Their opponent had a poor showing at the free-throw line, hitting just 8 of 22 attempts. Jackson State allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Red Wolves Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games
Arkansas State fell to 4-3 on the season after a narrow 68-66 home loss to Hofstra on Sunday. The Red Wolves, who entered the game as -6.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.
The game was tied 29-29 at halftime, and while Arkansas State scored 37 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the O/U line of 140.
Arkansas State managed 66 points in their recent game, shooting 43.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.7% (15/29) and 31.6% from beyond the arc (6/19). At the free-throw line, they hit 81.8%, connecting on 18 of 22 attempts.
The Red Wolves recorded just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Cruz Davis led the way with 24 points, shooting 50% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Derrian Ford added 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep, while Kobe Julien contributed 16 points despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Michael Graham was efficient inside, hitting 7 of 8 shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Arkansas State’s defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 21 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 29 shooting, which is 51%.
From three-point range, the Red Wolves held their opponent to 6 of 19 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18, an 81% rate. Arkansas State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.