The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-7) travel to Swisher Gym to challenge the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-7). The Bulldogs can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Dolphins lost big to the Clemson Tigers, 68-39, while the Bulldogs were beaten by the Charleston Cougars, 73-61.
South Carolina State held Charleston to an offensive rebounding percentage of 3.0 (below their season average of 26.3) while Jacksonville had a better offensive rebounding percentage (19.0 vs. 27.3). Jacksonville’s Kevin Norman had a good outing, finishing with 16 points. South Carolina State, meanwhile, received a boost from Damani Applewhite, who finished with 19 points.
The Dolphins won the only game between these two teams last year, 71-69. Jacksonville’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over South Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.447. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Jacksonville appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Dolphins rank 77th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460), while South Carolina State is 235th in effective field goal percentage (0.487). Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 256th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), could struggle to get put-back points against the Dolphins, who rank 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
South Carolina State vs. Jacksonville Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 53rd in rebounds per game (38.9) while South Carolina State ranks 228th (32.7).
- The Dolphins rank 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Bulldogs rank 262nd (16.8).
- Jacksonville ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while South Carolina State ranks 88th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
