Monday’s game between the No. 4 Houston Cougars (0-0) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-0) at Fertitta Center is expected to be a one-sided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 85-54 and heavily favors Houston to secure the victory. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on November 4.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 35.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 137.5 over/under.

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Houston vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Fertitta Center
• Line: Houston -35.5
• Point total: 137.5

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Houston vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Houston 85, Jackson State 54

Spread & Total Prediction for Houston vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+35.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

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Houston Performance Insights

• Houston was 176th in college basketball in points scored (73.5 per game) and best in points conceded (57.6) last season.
• The Cougars grabbed 34.3 rebounds per game and conceded 29.6 boards last season, ranking 67th and 56th, respectively, in the nation.
• With 13.1 assists per game last year, Houston was 172nd in the nation.
• With 7.7 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc last year, the Cougars were 150th and 132nd in the country, respectively, in those categories.
• Last season, Houston was 38th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (6.1 per game) and 17th-best in defensive 3-point percentage (30.1%).
• Last season, Houston took 36.8% of its shots from beyond the arc, and 63.2% from inside it. In terms of makes, 29.2% of Houston’s baskets were 3-pointers, and 70.8% were 2-pointers.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• Jackson State scored 71.2 points per game (247th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while surrendering 75.6 points per contest (283rd-ranked).
• The Tigers ranked 113th in college basketball with 33.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 233rd with 32.5 rebounds allowed per contest.
• Jackson State ranked 279th in the country with 12 assists per game.
• The Tigers committed 12.5 turnovers per game (302nd-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 12.4 turnovers per contest (82nd-ranked).
• With 6.6 threes per game, the Tigers ranked 257th in the nation. They sported a 32.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 265th in college basketball.
• Last year Jackson State ceded 8.1 three-pointers per game (275th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 35.2% (285th-ranked) from downtown.
• Jackson State took 66.2% two-pointers and 33.8% threes last year. Of the team’s buckets, 73.6% were two-pointers and 26.4% were threes.

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