The Jackson State Tigers (1-6) travel to face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-4) on Tuesday, November 28th. This game will be played at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro and televised on ESPN+. Arkansas State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Jackson State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Georgetown. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.
Jackson State Tigers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves
The Jackson State Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Today, Jackson State will be playing against Arkansas State with a record of 1-6. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, Jackson State’s record was 3-7. Heading into today’s game, Jackson State holds a 1-6 record against the spread. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.
Through seven games, Jackson State has an over/under record of 5-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 151 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Tigers’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 68 points per game.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves Are Coming Off A Win
Arkansas State improved to 2-4 after defeating Texas-Rio Grande Valley by a score of 75-58 in their previous game. In their last ten home games, including last year, Arkansas State has a record of 3-7. Heading into their game against Jackson State, Arkansas State holds a 2-4 ATS record. However, in their last five games, the team has been solid vs. the spread at 4-1.
Up to this point, games involving Arkansas State have had an average of 157.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 157.3 points. Their over/under record is 2-4-0. The Red Wolves’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 79 points per game.
Jackson State Offense Breakdown
Coming off a good offensive performance, Jackson State’s offense scored 81 points against Georgetown. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.7%, and they went 15/21 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Ken Evans, who is averaging 19 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jordan O’Neal also maintains a PPG average of 11 heading into game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Evans (G) | 19.0 | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| Jordan O’Neal (F) | 11.0 | 4.6 | 1.1 |
| Coltie Young (G) | 7.6 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
Arkansas State Offense Breakdown
Coming off their recent game, the Arkansas State offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.7%, and they made 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Freddy Hicks who comes into today’s matchup averaging 16.3. Taryn Todd also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.8.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Hicks (G) | 16.3 | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Taryn Todd (G) | 13.8 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Dyondre Dominguez (F) | 13.0 | 9.7 | 1.8 |
Jackson State Team Defense
As they prepare for the upcoming game, Jackson State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 83.0 points per game (225th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Jackson State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 38.0% this season.
Arkansas State Team Defense
At this time, the Red Wolves’ defense is positioned 218th in the country, permitting 81.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Arkansas State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.8% this season.
Tigers vs Red Wolves Trends
- Jackson State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Arkansas State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Tigers vs Red Wolves Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Red Wolves vs. Red Wolves matchup, we’re leaning towards the Red Wolves at -8.5. Although our projections show the Red Wolves winning 75-70, we suggest placing your bet on the Tigers for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 152.5, and our model predicts the Tigers and Red Wolves to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:November 28, 2023 Arkansas State Red Wolves, Jackson State Tigers, Teams, Uncategorized