The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-8), 3-point underdogs, will be at Ellis T Johnson Arena to challenge the Morehead State Eagles (6-7) in an OVC matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 133.5 points and it will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Alice Lloyd College Eagles 102-46, while the Gamecocks beat the Carver College Cougars 120-56.
Jacksonville State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 29.5) and a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 18.5). For those same stats, Carver College was 17.5 and 26.5, respectively. Morehead State, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.154 vs. 0.045). Djimon Henson played a key role for Morehead State with 15 points and 11 rebounds. De’Torrion Ware, meanwhile had a good outing for Jacksonville State, finishing with 26 points and nine rebounds.
The Gamecocks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Jacksonville State won 65-64. Jacksonville State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Gamecocks made 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Gamecocks games tend to go under the O/U total (72.7 percent). Jacksonville State comes into the game with records of 5-8 straight up (SU) and 4-7 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Jacksonville State, games including the Eagles also tend to go under the projected point total (63.6 percent). Further, Morehead State is 6-7 SU and 6-5 ATS.
Jacksonville State figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Gamecocks rank 70th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.7 percent), while Morehead State ranks 247th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.1 percent).
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Morehead State Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- The Eagles rank 139th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while the Gamecocks rank 169th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7).
- The Gamecocks average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Eagles rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- Jacksonville State averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- Morehead State is 2-2 ATS at home, while Jacksonville State is 3-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 2 of the Eagles’ 4 home games, while 7 of the Gamecocks’ 8 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Jacksonville State and Morehead State are both 1-3 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 4.4 for the season.
