Jackson State vs South Carolina State Cricket Celebration Bowl Prediction | College Football Best Bets & Props

The Jackson State Tigers are set for a Saturday showdown with the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. Jackson State enters this matchup with an 11-2 record coming off their win in the SWAC Championship game. After another impressive regular season for the program, the Tigers will be looking to cap their season off with a bowl win. Meanwhile, the 9-2 Bulldogs will be looking to prove they can compete with any program to add another win to their final record.

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Jackson State vs. SC State

• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) | Time: Noon ET
• Where to Watch: ABC
• Spread: SC State -2.5 | Moneyline: SC State -120 | Total: 53.5

Jackson State vs. SC State Best Bet: Jackson State ML +100

Jackson State heads into this matchup as underdogs despite having arguably more success this year than the Bulldogs. The Tigers’ offense is well-balanced, and their defense has proven to rise to the occasion throughout their 11-win season. SC State is favored in this battle and will likely have more fans in attendance due to the shorter distance between Orangeburg, South Carolina, compared to Jackson, Mississippi. Nonetheless, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Jackson State find a way to steal a win in Mercedes-Benz.

Jackson State vs. SC State Best Total Bet: Over 53.5

Jackson State and SC State have destroyed their opponents throughout the season, with most of their games not being close. The Tigers enter the bowl, averaging 37.1 points per game, while the Bulldogs trail just behind, averaging 35.5 points per game. Nonetheless, these two teams are more evenly matched than any opponents they’ve faced this season. This matchup will be a dogfight, and a final score of 30-27 seems like a realistic outcome.

Jackson State Best Player Bet: Irv Mulligan 100+ Rushing Yards +125

Irv Mulligan has been arguably the best and most reliable player for the Tigers throughout the season. The running back has racked up 1,168 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns up to this point, and he could be in line for another big day against SC State on Saturday. Considering Mulligan has rushed for 100+ yards in six of Jackson State’s last seven games, it seems like a safe bet to depend on the talented rusher to show up big in the team’s bowl game.

SC State Best Player Bet: Eric Phoenix 275+ Passing Yards +115

Eric Phoenix has shown up big all season long for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs run a pass-first offense, and the Georgia native has thrived under center. Phoenix has passed for over 275 yards on four occasions this season, specifically in close games when SC State’s offense plays all four quarters. In what will likely be a close showdown against Jackson State, the quarterback could be in store for a monster day through the air.