Jackson State Tigers vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Aggies. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Aggies at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The Tigers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.

JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +11.5

This game will be played at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 8:30 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Aggies.
• Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Tigers Grab a Win in Las Vegas?

The Tigers come into today’s game with a 3-7 record, having lost their last game to Houston (89-55). Over their previous ten road games, which date back to last year, Jackson State has a 2-8 record. With regards to Jackson State’s ATS performance, they enter today’s game with a 5-4 record. Analyzing their performance in their last five games, they are a perfect 5-0 against the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Jackson State has an over/under record of 6-3-0, with their games averaging 149.7 points per game on average. In the Tigers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 151 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

Against Houston, the Jackson State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 67.3 points per game. They scored 55 points and posted a field goal percentage of 42.5% in the game. Leading the team in scoring was Coltie Young with 13 points. Jayme Mitchell also added 9 points for the Tigers.

Looking at the Jackson State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 80.7 points per game (256th). So far, the Jackson State defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.8 times per game (623rd).

Does North Carolina A&T Stand a Chance at Home?

North Carolina A&T has played 10 games so far this season and currently have a 1-9 record. In away games, the Aggies are 1-4 and at home they are 0-3. Against the spread, North Carolina A&T has a 4-4 record this season. Analyzing their performance in the last five games, they are 2-2 ATS.

North Carolina A&T’s games have, on average, featured 154.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 6-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.3 points so far. When analyzing the Aggies’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 153 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

North Carolina A&T’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 85 points against Texas Southern. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 22/32 free throws. On offense, North Carolina A&T has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 37%. So far, they are 75th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 74%.

At present, the Aggies’ defense is nationally ranked 281st, allowing 88.9 points per game. North Carolina A&T’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Texas Southern offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 79 points.