Cal Baptist vs. Jackson State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 28

Published 12:49 pm Friday, December 27, 2024

Saturday’s game between the Cal Baptist Lancers (6-6) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-12) at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center is expected to be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 81-68 and heavily favors Cal Baptist to come out on top. Tipoff is at 8:00 PM ET on December 28.

Based on our computer prediction, Jackson State should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 13.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 141.5 over/under.

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Cal Baptist vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Riverside, California
  • Venue: Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
  • Line: Cal Baptist -13.5
  • Point total: 141.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Cal Baptist -1250, Jackson State +710

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Cal Baptist vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Cal Baptist 81, Jackson State 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Cal Baptist vs. Jackson State

  • Pick ATS: Jackson State (+13.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (141.5)

Cal Baptist has a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season compared to Jackson State, who is 5-7-0 ATS. The Lancers have hit the over in seven games, while Tigers games have gone over three times. The teams score 137.2 points per game combined, 4.3 fewer than this matchup’s total.

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Cal Baptist Performance Insights

  • The Lancers have a +9 scoring differential, putting up 77.0 points per game (156th in college basketball) and giving up 76.3 (296th in college basketball).
  • Cal Baptist prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 1.8 boards. It is pulling down 33.3 rebounds per game (163rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.5 per contest.
  • Cal Baptist connects on 7.2 three-pointers per game (245th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.0 on average.
  • The Lancers put up 97.5 points per 100 possessions (156th in college basketball), while allowing 96.6 points per 100 possessions (299th in college basketball).
  • Cal Baptist has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.4 per game (22nd in college basketball action) while forcing 10.9 (268th in college basketball).

Jackson State Performance Insights

  • The Tigers are being outscored by 23.5 points per game, with a -282 scoring differential overall. They put up 60.2 points per game (360th in college basketball), and give up 83.7 per contest (357th in college basketball).
  • Jackson State loses the rebound battle by 7.1 boards on average. It records 31.6 rebounds per game, 258th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 38.7.
  • Jackson State hits 6.2 three-pointers per game (321st in college basketball), 5.5 fewer than its opponents.
  • Jackson State has committed 2.5 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.8 (351st in college basketball) while forcing 12.3 (164th in college basketball).

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