The Delaware State Hornets (1-10) will travel to Pete Mathews Coliseum to square off with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-7). Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Delaware State Hornets vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Gamecocks easily got past the Evansville Aces, 85-59, while the Hornets were beaten by the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 86-78.
Jacksonville State played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 29.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.486). For those same stats, Evansville recorded marks of 23.5 and 0.452, respectively. Delaware State, on the other hand, held Delaware to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 24.0). Jacksonville State was lifted by De’Torrion Ware, who put up nine points and 11 rebounds. John Crosby, meanwhile was a key piece for Delaware State with 30 points and eight rebounds.
The Gamecocks won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 81-54. Jacksonville State out-rebounded Delaware State. The Gamecocks had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 5), defensive rebounds (37 vs. 21) and total rebounds (48 vs. 26). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Contrasting paces will be on display in this matchup. Delaware State has preferred to play quickly (17th in possessions per game), while Jacksonville State has been slower-paced (163rd in possessions per game).
Delaware State Hornets vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State ranks 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Delaware State ranks 252nd (40.2).
- The Gamecocks rank 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Hornets rank 244th (17.7).
- The Gamecocks rank 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while the Hornets rank 227th (25.2).
- Jacksonville State ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.4) while Delaware State ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (8.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.6 for the season.
