Jackson State vs. Iowa State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/8/24

Keshon Gilbert leads Iowa State with an average of 17.6 points and a team-high 5.6 assists, while Curtis Jones adds 15.9 points and 5 rebounds.

Jackson State Tigers Preview

The Jackson State Tigers have an 0-9 record this season and are coming off a 64-66 loss at Arkansas State. The Tigers have a record of 4-5 against the spread and 3-6 in over/under while boasting a 0-9 road record this season.

Offensively, Jackson State averages 61.4 points per game, which ranks 354th nationally. Defensively, they are allowing 85.4 points per game, which is third-worst in the country. The Tigers are shooting 36.2% from the field, fourth-worst in the country, and 30.1% from distance (302nd). The Tigers are shooting 66.5% from the free throw line (301st) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (257th).

Jayme Mitchell leads Jackson State with averages of 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Dorian McMillian adds 9.2 points.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 31 games against non-conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
• Jackson State has lost each of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 31 games against non-conference opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Total score facts

• Eight of Jackson State’s last nine games against the Big 12 Conference have yielded a total of 144 points or fewer.
• Eight of Iowa State’s last nine games against non-AP ranked opponents at James H. Hilton Coliseum have yielded a total of 145 points or fewer.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iowa State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams in field goal percentage this season (50.9%).
• Iowa State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams in offensive rating this season (123.8).
• Jackson State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams in opponent assists per game this season (21.1).
• Jackson State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams in opponents’ points per game this season (85.4).

Prediction: Jackson State Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State has won both previous meetings against Jackon State but was unable to report on both games. In this Jackson State Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones prediction, Iowa State comes out as the -36 home favorite. Iowa State is better both offensively (24.6 points more than Jackson State) and defensively (19.7 points less). The Cyclones have been great this season, winning by an average of 20.3 points per game, while the Tigers have struggled, losing by an average of 24 points. There is only one way to go in this game and that is to make the difference with the home team. Take the Iowa State Cyclones and set the score at home.