The Jackson State Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats meet Friday in college basketball action at the Rupp Arena. Here’s a Kentucky vs Jackson State Prediction. This article will include a Kentucky vs Jackson State Pick.
Jackson State Tigers Betting Preview
The Jackson State Tigers lost to Western Kentucky and Vanderbilt, and they play Lipscomb, Saint Louis, and Arkansas State next. The Jackson State Tigers are averaging 62.2 points on 35.8 percent shooting and allowing 88.8 points on 52.3 percent shooting. Jayme Mitchell Jr. is averaging 13.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Dorian McMillian is averaging 9.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. Romelle Manuel is dishing 2 assists and Marcus Watson Jr. is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Jackson State Tigers are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Jackson State Tigers are allowing 47.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat Duke and Lipscomb, and they play WKU, Georgia State, and Clemson next. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 94.3 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 15 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Koby Brea is averaging 14.5 points and 5 rebounds. Lamont Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Amari Williams is dishing 2.3 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 41.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 23 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won 27 of its last 28 night games against non-conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
- Jackson State has lost each of its last 13 Friday road games against non-conference opponents.
- Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Kentucky vs Jackson State Prediction
This is a massive line, and the Kentucky Wildcats could easily take their foot off the gas at some point. However, Kentucky is 3-0-1 ATS in its last four games, so they’re doing a fine job currently. Jackson State is licking its wounds with road game after road game and it is 2-3 ATS. Jackson State needs to buckle down defensively or this game will get away. Either way, it’s Kentucky or pass, given the wide talent gap.