Friday’s contest features the Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-5) clashing at Rupp Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 94-63 win for heavily favored Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on November 22.

Based on our computer prediction, Jackson State is projected to cover the spread (32.5) against Kentucky. The two sides are expected to come in below the 157.5 over/under.

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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 -32.5
• 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 (+32.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• Kentucky was the second-best team in the country in points scored (89 per game) but 15th-worst in points conceded (79.7) last season.
• The Wildcats collected 34.3 rebounds per game and conceded 33.3 boards last season, ranking 67th and 280th, respectively, in college basketball.
• Kentucky was 13th-best in the country in assists (17.5 per game) last season.
• Beyond the arc, the Wildcats were 16th-best in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game at 9.9 last year. And they were best in 3-point percentage at 40.9%.
• Kentucky gave up 8.6 3-pointers per game and conceded 33.2% from beyond the arc last year, ranking 319th and 151st, respectively, in the country.
• Kentucky took 37.5% percent of its shots from beyond the arc last year, and 62.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 31% of Kentucky’s baskets were 3-pointers, and 69% were 2-pointers.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers are being outscored by 26.6 points per game, with a -133 scoring differential overall. They put up 62.2 points per game (345th in college basketball), and give up 88.8 per outing (359th in college basketball).
• Jackson State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 6.6 boards. It records 29 rebounds per game (322nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.6.
• Jackson State knocks down 6.2 three-pointers per game (305th in college basketball) while shooting 29% from deep (295th in college basketball). It is making 7.4 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 13.6 per game at 47.2%.
• Jackson State has committed 14 turnovers per game (294th in college basketball), 2.2 more than the 11.8 it forces (220th in college basketball).

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