Eastern Illinois Panthers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Prediction 01/10/19

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The Eastern Illinois Panthers (9-6, 2-0 OVC) will be at Pete Mathews Coliseum to challenge the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (10-5, 2-0 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Gamecocks were blown out by the Samford Bulldogs, 92-72, while the Panthers lost to the Texas Longhorns, 71-59.

Eastern Illinois had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 20.0) while Jacksonville State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.2). Jacksonville State was led by Jason Burnell, who finished with 16 points and eight rebounds. Rade Kukobat, meanwhile played a key role for Eastern Illinois with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The Gamecocks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 75-56. The Gamecocks’ 34.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Panthers, who had a mark of 25.7. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Jacksonville State appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Gamecocks rank 96th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while Eastern Illinois is 229th in effective field goal percentage (0.500).

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Jacksonville State ranks 70th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Eastern Illinois ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
  • The Gamecocks rank 18th in steals per game (8.9) while the Panthers rank 116th (6.4).
  • Jacksonville State ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while Eastern Illinois ranks 98th (3.3).
  • The Panthers rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Gamecocks rank 252nd (18.1).
  • Jacksonville State averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 115th in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (15.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
  • The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Jacksonville State has defeated opponents by an average of 8.8 points.