Monday’s game features the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-14, 8-4 SWAC) and the Jackson State Tigers (8-17, 8-4 SWAC) squaring off at Moore Gymnasium in what is expected to be a competitive matchup, with a projected 74-71 win for Bethune-Cookman according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on February 17.

According to our computer prediction, Bethune-Cookman projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup against Jackson State. The total is listed at 144.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
• Venue: Moore Gymnasium
• Line: Bethune-Cookman -1.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Bethune-Cookman -122, Jackson State +102

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Bethune-Cookman 74, Jackson State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Bethune-Cookman (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Bethune-Cookman has put together a 13-12-0 record against the spread this season, while Jackson State is 15-10-0. The Wildcats have a 13-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Tigers have a record of 14-11-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 138.8 points per game combined, 5.7 less than this matchup’s over/under. Bethune-Cookman is 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Jackson State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Bethune-Cookman Performance Insights

• The Wildcats have been outscored by 4.3 points per game (scoring 68.5 points per game to rank 313th in college basketball while allowing 72.8 per contest to rank 216th in college basketball) and have a -106 scoring differential overall.
• The 32.4 rebounds per game Bethune-Cookman averages rank 162nd in college basketball. Its opponents record 32.9 per contest.
• Bethune-Cookman makes 1.2 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.2 (326th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
• The Wildcats rank 342nd in college basketball by averaging 87.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 186th in college basketball, allowing 93.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Bethune-Cookman has committed 1.4 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.6 (296th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.2 (211th in college basketball).

Jackson State Performance Insights

• The Tigers are being outscored by 8.0 points per game, with a -200 scoring differential overall. They put up 70.3 points per game (281st in college basketball), and give up 78.3 per contest (328th in college basketball).
• Jackson State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.2 boards. It pulls down 32.4 rebounds per game (162nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.6.
• Jackson State hits 6.7 three-pointers per game (285th in college basketball), 2.7 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 32.3% from deep (276th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 36.2%.
• Jackson State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Tigers commit 13.4 per game (335th in college basketball) and force 12.8 (79th in college basketball).

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