Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jackson State vs Arkansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jonesboro.
Jackson State vs Arkansas State Prediction
Looking to win big? The Tigers and Red Wolves face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves are hosting the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Arkansas State being favored by -15.5 over Jackson State.
Jackson State vs. Arkansas State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Jackson State Tigers at Arkansas State Red Wolves
- Where: Jonesboro at First National Bank Arena
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds ARKST -15.5, JACKST +705 | ARKST -1229 O/U 148.5
Tigers Preview: Does Jackson State Have A Chance at First National Bank Arena?
Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games
Jackson State’s season continued its rocky start with a 74-66 loss to Saint Louis on Monday, dropping their record to 0-8. Despite being +20 underdogs, the Tigers kept the game closer than expected. The combined score of 140 points fell short of the 154.5-point O/U line.
Jackson State led 35-30 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring just 31. The Tigers will be looking to build on their competitive performance as they search for their first win.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Jackson State's offense managed 66 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, with a notable 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 threes.
Gibson Jimerson led the way with 21 points, while Isaiah Swope added 18 points and 7 assists. Robbie Avila contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.
Tigers Team Defense
Jackson State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 28 shots.
From beyond the arc, Jackson State's opponents shot 40%, making 10 of 25 three-pointers. The Tigers did catch a break at the free-throw line, where the other team shot just 36%, hitting 8 of 22. Jackson State also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Red Wolves Preview: Do the Red Wolves Stand a Chance at Home?
Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games
Arkansas State fell to 4-3 on the season after a narrow 68-66 loss to Hofstra on Sunday. Playing at home, the Red Wolves were -6.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
The game was tied 29-29 at halftime. Arkansas State scored 37 points in the second half but allowed 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the O/U line of 140.
Red Wolves Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Red Wolves put up 66 points, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 31.6% of their threes, hitting 6 of 19 attempts, while making 15 of 29 two-pointers at a 51.7% rate. At the free-throw line, they were 18 of 22, good for 81.8%.
Offensively, Arkansas State had just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Cruz Davis led the way with 24 points, shooting 50% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Derrian Ford added 17 points, making 3 of 7 from deep, and Kobe Julien contributed 16 points despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Red Wolves Team Defense
Arkansas State’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 21 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, the Red Wolves allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 15 for 29 on two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas State held the opposition to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Red Wolves also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. Arkansas State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Tigers vs Red Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Jackson State has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 62 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Arkansas State has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
Jackson State vs Arkansas State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Jackson State +15.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.