The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (17-8, 9-3 OVC) will be at Hooper Eblen Arena to go head-to-head with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-18, 3-9 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles lost big to the UT Martin Skyhawks, 77-58, while the Gamecocks were victorious over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 81-64.
Jacksonville State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.156 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.500). For those same stats, Southeast Missouri State had marks of 0.086 and 0.414, respectively. Tennessee Tech, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.8 (above their season average of 28.4). Hunter Vick played well for Tennessee Tech with 15 points and five rebounds. Marlon Hunter had a good outing for Jacksonville State, finishing with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jason Burnell led the Gamecocks to a 65-48 victory. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Gamecocks’ 35.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Eagles, who had a rate of 23.1.
The ineffective offense of Tennessee Tech will face off against the elite defense of Jacksonville State. The Golden Eagles currently rank 336th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 21st in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State averages 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the country. Tennessee Tech ranks 266th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Gamecocks average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 232nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while Jacksonville State ranks 267th (18.6).
- The Gamecocks rank 60th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 250th (16.6).
- Jacksonville State averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 213th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
