The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-5) will travel to Elmore Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (1-5). The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Troy Trojans, 80-66, while the Gamecocks were beaten by the George Mason Patriots, 67-60.
The Bulldogs had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.416) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 17.4). Jacksonville State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 16.3). Alabama A&M was led by Cameron Alford, who put up 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists. De’Torrion Ware, meanwhile was a key piece for Jacksonville State with 19 points and seven rebounds.
The offense of Alabama A&M will square off against the top-notch defense of Jacksonville State. Since the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs rank 348th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 95th in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks should have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Gamecocks, who rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent), will square off against the Bulldogs, who rank 307th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.1 percent).
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama A&M, ATS Winner – Alabama A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Jacksonville State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Alabama A&M ranks 299th (31.9).
- The Gamecocks rank 111th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Bulldogs rank 238th (14.3).
- Alabama A&M ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Jacksonville State ranks 230th (23.6).
- The Gamecocks rank 61st in steals per game (7.5) while the Bulldogs rank 248th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Jacksonville State ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.8) while Alabama A&M ranks 265th (1.6).
