Houston vs. Jackson State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Dec. 10

The No. 7 Houston Cougars (8-1) host the Jackson State Tigers (1-7) at Fertitta Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The Tigers are 40.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 137.5.

Houston took care of business in its last game 82-67 against Florida State on Saturday. Emanuel Sharp recorded 27 points, zero rebounds and three assists for Houston. Jackson State's most recent outing was an 88-73 loss to Kennesaw State on Tuesday. Jackson State got a team-high 28 points from Daeshun Ruffin in the loss.

Houston vs. Jackson State Odds and Game Time

• When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas
• Spread favorite: Houston -40.5
• Over/Under: 137.5 points

How to watch Houston vs. Jackson State

• TV Channel: ESPN+
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Betting the Over/Under: Houston vs. Jackson State

• Houston and its opponents have hit the over on this game's total (137.5 points) four times this season.
• Six of Jackson State's games have finished with a combined score higher than 137.5 points this season.
• The Cougars average 75.7 points per game against the Tigers' 61.1, totaling 0.7 points under the matchup's total of 137.5.
• This matchup's point total is 13.4 fewer points than the 150.9 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2024.
• Houston has seen a 135.7 average over/under in its games this season, 1.8 less than the over/under in this contest.
• A difference of 14.5 points separates the average over/under in Jackson State's games (152 points) and this contest's over/under (137.5).

Betting the Spread: Houston vs. Jackson State

• Houston is 3-6-0 against the spread this season.
• This season, the Cougars won ATS in their only game as a favorite of 40.5 points or more.
• Jackson State is 3-5-0 against the spread this year.
• Houston has two wins against the spread, and is 4-0 overall, at home this year.
• Houston is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 40.5-point favorite or more at home.
• In away games, Jackson State is 3-4 against the spread, and 1-6 overall.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Houston vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+ 40.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)
  
• Prediction: Houston 90 - Jackson State 52