Thursday’s game between the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-3) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-8) at First National Bank Arena has a good chance to be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 81-66 and heavily favors Arkansas State to take home the win. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on December 5.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State projects to cover the 16.5-point spread in its matchup versus Arkansas State. The over/under is currently listed at 148.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below 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 -16.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Arkansas State -2083, Jackson State +1000

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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 (+16.5)
• Pick OU: Under (148.5)

Arkansas State has compiled a 2-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Jackson State is 3-5-0. A total of three out of the Red Wolves’ games this season have hit the over, and two of the Tigers’ games have gone over. The teams score 138.6 points per game combined, 9.9 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.

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Arkansas State Performance Insights

• The Red Wolves average 77.5 points per game (154th in college basketball) while allowing 69.9 per outing (153rd in college basketball). They have a +61 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.6 points per game.
• Arkansas State ranks 23rd in college basketball at 38.1 rebounds per game. That’s 1.6 more than the 36.5 its opponents average.
• Arkansas State hits 9.0 three-pointers per game (93rd in college basketball), 3.6 more than its opponents (5.4). It is shooting 29.3% from deep (314th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 26.9%.
• The Red Wolves put up 92.3 points per 100 possessions (250th in college basketball), while giving up 83.2 points per 100 possessions (57th in college basketball).
• Arkansas State wins the turnover battle by 1.1 per game, committing 11.5 (174th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.6.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers put up 61.1 points per game (356th in college basketball) while allowing 87.9 per contest (362nd in college basketball). They have a -214 scoring differential and have been outscored by 26.8 points per game.
• Jackson State loses the rebound battle by 6.8 boards on average. It collects 30.3 rebounds per game, 298th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 37.1.
• Jackson State makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (299th in college basketball), 6.6 fewer than its opponents.
• Jackson State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 13.9 per game (319th in college basketball) while forcing 11.0 (264th in college basketball).

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