The Belmont Bruins (15-7, 6-3 OVC) will be at Pete Mathews Coliseum to meet the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-13, 4-5 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Belmont Bruins vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Gamecocks lost to the Tennessee State Tigers, 72-62, while the Bruins were victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 92-84.
The Bruins had a solid turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 15.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.142). Jacksonville State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 3.6 (better than their season average of 18.3). Jacara Cross put together a good outing for Jacksonville State with 18 points and eight rebounds. Belmont, meanwhile, rallied around Nick Muszynski, who finished with 19 points.
The Gamecocks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Jacksonville State won 91-80. Jacksonville State launched 23 three pointers, making 11 of them (47.8 percent), while Belmont was 9-35 (25.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jacksonville State could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Gamecocks rank 289th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while Belmont ranks 34th in FTA rate allowed (0.170).
Belmont Bruins at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont averages 19.0 assists per game, which ranks first in the nation. Jacksonville State ranks 130th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Bruins rank 100th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Gamecocks rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Jacksonville State ranks 115th in steals per game (6.6) while Belmont ranks 116th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Gamecocks rank 103rd in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Bruins rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- Belmont ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Jacksonville State ranks 125th (22.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 12.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
