Jackson State Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/6
The Jackson State Tigers will take on the #11 Louisville Cardinals on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. This is a non-conference game between the Tigers from the Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Cardinals from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Tigers enter the game with an 0-1 record this season, having played one game away from home. On the other side, the Cardinals have a 1-0 record, with their win coming at home. The game will be broadcast on ACC TV, and the Cardinals are favored by 34.5 points.
Jackson State Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Jackson State Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Betting Odds: Louisville -34.5 (-108), Jackson State +34.5 (-112), Over/Under 162.5 (-110)
Jackson State Tigers Team Preview
The Jackson State Tigers begin their season with no recent games to analyze. They have a record of 0-1, losing their first away game. In the Southwestern Athletic Conference, their performance will be watched closely as they try to improve.
Offensively, the Tigers average 55 points per game, ranking low at 356th. They attempt 63 field goals per game, hitting only 31.7% of them. Their 3-point shooting shows some promise with 8 made per game, though their percentage is just 26.7.
Daeshun Ruffin leads the team with 12 points and 5 rebounds per game. Devin Ree also shines with 19 points in his first game. Defensively, the team averages 12 steals per game but needs to reduce their fouls, which stand at 22 per game.
Louisville Cardinals Team Preview
The Louisville Cardinals have started their season with a win, holding a 1-0 record. They are ranked #11 in the AP poll and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This game will be their first test at home for the current season.
Offensively, the Cardinals score 104.0 points per game, putting them in the top 35 nationally. They have a strong field goal percentage of 53.2 and make 12.0 three-pointers per game. Their effective field goal percentage is an impressive 62.9, showcasing their scoring efficiency.
On the defensive side, the team struggles with turnovers, averaging 16.0 per game. They also commit 21.0 fouls per game, which could be a concern. However, they have shown potential with 12.0 steals per game, providing opportunities to disrupt opponents.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game is set at Louisville -34.5. Louisville scores 104.0 points per game, while Jackson State scores 55.0 points per game. Given Louisville’s strong offense and Jackson State’s struggles, Louisville is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Louisville 104, Jackson State 55.
The over/under for the game is 162.5 points. Louisville’s high-scoring offense and fast-paced game may push the total over, even with Jackson State’s low scoring average. With the projected total score being 159 points, the recommendation is to take the under at 162.5.