Jackson State Tigers vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
The Tigers and Billikens are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Billikens will host the game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Saint Louis as the -20.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.
JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +20.5
This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Billikens.
- Even though we have Saint Louis winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +20.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Does Jackson State Have A Chance at Chaifetz Arena?
Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Jackson State fell to Lipscomb 77-53 on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they were +15.5 point underdogs. The Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Jackson State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 29. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Jackson State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, with two-point shooting at 40.5% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21). They also had a tough time at the free-throw line, hitting just 1 of 5 attempts.
Jacob Ognacevic led the team with 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 46.2% from the field. Jayme Mitchell Jr. added 15 points but shot just 28.6% overall. Gyasi Powell contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall.
Jackson State’s defense gave up 77 points despite holding their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field. The Tigers limited damage inside, allowing 17 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 40% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Jackson State’s defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 1 free throw.
Can Saint Louis Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games
Saint Louis edged out a 93-90 win over UMass-Lowell on Wednesday, November 27th. The Billikens were -10.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.
After leading 55-43 at halftime, Saint Louis allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 183, surpassing the O/U line of 162.5.
Saint Louis put up 93 points in their latest game, shooting 60.7% from the field and hitting 57.9% from beyond the arc (11/19). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, with a 62.2% mark on two-point attempts.
Isaiah Swope led the way with 26 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% overall and 57.1% from three. Robbie Avila also shot 75%, going 3/3 from deep, while Gibson Jimerson added 24 points, hitting 4/7 from three.
Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 60% from the field. They gave up 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 11 of 19 threes, shooting 57%. Saint Louis also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 77%.