It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-1) visit Penn State to play the Nittany Lions (1-0). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Nittany Lions beat the North Florida Ospreys, 87-72, while the Gamecocks were blown out by the Samford Bulldogs, 92-72.
The Nittany Lions had a much better free throw rate (0.439 vs. 0.203) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.461). Jacksonville State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.2). Penn State rallied around Lamar Stevens, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jason Burnell, meanwhile led the way for Jacksonville State, recording 16 points and eight rebounds.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between a pair of the country’s premier defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Penn State ranks 45th in defensive efficiency (98.6) and Jacksonville State is 37th (98.1).
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Penn State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Jacksonville State ranks 219th (23.1).
- The Gamecocks rank 63rd in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Nittany Lions rank 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
- The Gamecocks rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Nittany Lions rank 181st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Penn State ranks 54th in steals per game (7.2) while Jacksonville State ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
