Saturday’s contest features the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-0) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-3) clashing at Memorial Gymnasium in what should be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 87-66 victory for heavily favored Vanderbilt according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on November 16.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is projected to cover the point spread (25.5) versus Vanderbilt. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 152.5 total.

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Vanderbilt vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network+
• Where: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Memorial Gymnasium
• Line: Vanderbilt -25.5
• Point total: 152.5
• Moneyline (to win): Vanderbilt -10000, Jackson State +2500

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Vanderbilt vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Vanderbilt 87, Jackson State 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Vanderbilt vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+25.5)
• Pick OU: Over (152.5)

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Vanderbilt Performance Insights

• Vanderbilt was 312th in college basketball in points scored (67.9 per game) and 292nd in points conceded (75.9) last year.
• On the glass, the Commodores were 247th in the nation in rebounds (31.0 per game) last season. They were 306th in rebounds allowed (33.9 per game).
• Last season, Vanderbilt was worst in college basketball in assists at 9.4 per game.
• Beyond the arc, the Commodores were 265th in the nation in 3-pointers made per game (6.5) last season. They were fourth-worst in 3-point percentage at 28.3%.
• Vanderbilt was 327th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (8.7 per game) and eighth-worst in 3-point percentage defensively (37.4%) last season.
• Last season, Vanderbilt took 39.3% of its shots from beyond the arc, and 60.7% from inside it. In terms of makes, 27.9% of Vanderbilt’s baskets were 3-pointers, and 72.1% were 2-pointers.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• With 71.2 points per game on offense, Jackson State ranked 247th in the nation last year. At the other end, it ceded 75.6 points per contest, which ranked 283rd in college basketball.
• The Tigers were 113th in college basketball with 33.2 boards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 233rd with 32.5 rebounds allowed per game.
• Jackson State delivered 12.0 dimes per game, which ranked them 279th in college basketball.
• The Tigers committed 12.5 turnovers per game (302nd-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 12.4 turnovers per contest (82nd-ranked).
• With 6.6 treys per game, the Tigers ranked 257th in the nation. They had a 32.5% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranked 265th in college basketball.
• Last year Jackson State gave up 8.1 three-pointers per game (275th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 35.2% (285th-ranked) from downtown.
• Jackson State attempted 39.8 two-pointers per game last season, which accounted for 66.2% of the shots it took (and 73.6% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it attempted 20.3 treys per contest, which were 33.8% of its shots (and 26.4% of the team’s buckets).

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