The Tennessee State Tigers (12-9, 4-4 OVC) will be at Pete Mathews Coliseum to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-12, 4-4 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Gamecocks had no trouble getting past the Morehead State Eagles, 72-51, while the Tigers lost to the Murray State Racers, 76-64.
Jacksonville State played a flawless contest. They had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 18.6) and a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.192). For those same stats, Morehead State was 24.6 and 0.140, respectively. Tennessee State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.571 vs. 0.558). Jacksonville State’s Kayne Henry led the way, contributing 23 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tennessee State was lifted by Michael Littlejohn, who finished with 15 points, five assists and five steals.
The Gamecocks dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Jacksonville State won 84-65. Making free throws was one of Jacksonville State’s largest strengths. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Tigers were 11-15 (73.3 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Jacksonville State appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Gamecocks currently rank 86th in effective field goal percentage (0.521), while Tennessee State ranks 200th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.493).
Tennessee State vs. Jacksonville State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Jacksonville State ranks 97th (3.3).
- The Gamecocks rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Tigers rank 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- The Tigers rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Gamecocks rank 132nd (12.7).
- Tennessee State ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Jacksonville State ranks 68th (32.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.7 for the season.
