Thursday’s game between the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-3) and Jackson State Tigers (0-8) at First National Bank Arena has a projected final score of 81-66 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Arkansas State, so it should be a lopsided matchup. The game will tip off at 8:00 PM ET on December 5.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State projects to cover the 15.5-point spread in its matchup against Arkansas State. The over/under is listed at 148.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

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Arkansas State vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Venue: First National Bank Arena
• Line: Arkansas State -15.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Arkansas State -1786, Jackson State +920

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Arkansas State vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Arkansas State 81, Jackson State 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Arkansas State vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+15.5)
• Pick OU: Under (148.5)

Arkansas State has a 2-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Jackson State, who is 3-5-0 ATS. The Red Wolves have gone over the point total in three games, while Tigers games have gone over two times. The teams score 138.6 points per game combined, 9.9 less than this matchup’s over/under.

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Arkansas State Performance Insights

• The Red Wolves outscore opponents by 7.6 points per game (scoring 77.5 points per game to rank 155th in college basketball while giving up 69.9 per contest to rank 149th in college basketball) and have a +61 scoring differential overall.
• The 38.1 rebounds per game Arkansas State averages rank 20th in the nation, and are 1.6 more than the 36.5 its opponents collect per contest.
• Arkansas State hits 9 three-pointers per game (88th in college basketball), 3.6 more than its opponents (5.4). It is shooting 29.3% from beyond the arc (314th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 26.9%.
• The Red Wolves rank 252nd in college basketball by averaging 92.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 53rd in college basketball, allowing 83.2 points per 100 possessions.
• Arkansas State has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (171st in college basketball play), 1.1 fewer than the 12.6 it forces on average (158th in college basketball).

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers put up 61.1 points per game (356th in college basketball) while giving up 87.9 per outing (362nd in college basketball). They have a -214 scoring differential and have been outscored by 26.8 points per game.
• Jackson State averages 30.3 rebounds per game (299th in college basketball) while allowing 37.1 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 6.8 boards per game.
• Jackson State hits 6.4 three-pointers per game (301st in college basketball), 6.6 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 29.5% from deep (311th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 43.3%.
• Jackson State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 13.9 per game (320th in college basketball) while forcing 11 (264th in college basketball).

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