The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-12, 3-4 OVC) welcome the Morehead State Eagles (9-11, 3-4 OVC) to Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Eagles can snap a nine-game road losing streak. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Gamecocks fell to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 81-77, while the Eagles were defeated by the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 71-59.
Morehead State held Tennessee Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 28.8) while Jacksonville State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 30.3). Jacksonville State was led by Jacara Cross, who recorded 20 points and five rebounds. Tyzhaun Claude, meanwhile led the way for Morehead State, recording 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Martin Roub led the Gamecocks to a 76-72 victory. He scored a game-high 21 points. Jacksonville State’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Morehead State, who had a rate of 0.453.
Getting to the line might be hard to come by for Jacksonville State in this contest. The Gamecocks currently rank 287th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while Morehead State ranks 92nd in FTA rate allowed (0.190).
Morehead State Eagles vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Morehead State ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.5) while Jacksonville State ranks 150th (2.6).
- The Eagles rank 97th in assists per game (13.8) while the Gamecocks rank 146th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Morehead State ranks 94th in steals per game (7.0) while Jacksonville State ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Gamecocks rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Eagles rank 238th (18.9).
- Jacksonville State ranks 105th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Morehead State ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Jacksonville State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
