Friday’s contest that pits the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) versus the Jackson State Tigers (0-5) at Rupp Arena should be a lopsided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 94-63 in favor of Kentucky, who is heavy favorites by our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on November 22.

Based on our computer prediction, Jackson State projects to cover the 34.5-point spread in its matchup against Kentucky. The over/under is listed at 157.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

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Kentucky vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network+
• Where: Lexington, Kentucky
• Venue: Rupp Arena
• Line: Kentucky -34.5
• Point total: 157.5

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Kentucky vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Kentucky 94, Jackson State 63

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+34.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• Last year, Kentucky was second-best in the country on offense (89 points scored per game) but 15th-worst on defense (79.7 points conceded).
• At 34.3 rebounds per game and 33.3 rebounds conceded, the Wildcats were 67th and 280th in college basketball, respectively, last season.
• Last season Kentucky was 13th-best in the nation in assists with 17.5 per game.
• Last year, the Wildcats were 16th-best in college basketball in 3-point makes (9.9 per game), and best in 3-point percentage (40.9%).
• Kentucky was 319th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (8.6 per game) and 151st in 3-point percentage defensively (33.2%) last year.
• The Wildcats attempted 37.5% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line last season, and 31% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they took 62.5% of their shots, with 69% of their makes coming from there.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers put up 62.2 points per game (345th in college basketball) while allowing 88.8 per outing (359th in college basketball). They have a -133 scoring differential and have been outscored by 26.6 points per game.
• The 29 rebounds per game Jackson State accumulates rank 322nd in the nation, 6.6 fewer than the 35.6 its opponents grab.
• Jackson State connects on 6.2 three-pointers per game (306th in college basketball), 7.4 fewer than its opponents.
• Jackson State has lost the turnover battle by 2.2 per game, committing 14 (295th in college basketball) while forcing 11.8 (220th in college basketball).

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