The Morehead State Eagles (8-12, 4-3 OVC) welcome the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (14-6, 6-1 OVC) to Ellis T Johnson Arena as they look to prolong their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3:35 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Morehead State Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Gamecocks’ last contest, they were blown out by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 88-70. Eastern Kentucky’s 0.231 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Jacksonville State, who had a rate of 0.143. The Colonels’ mark was above their season average of 0.216, while the Gamecocks’ was below their season average of 0.243. Jamall Gregory led Jacksonville State in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Eagles beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their last game, 67-61. Morehead State’s 0.314 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 0.169. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.223, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.228. With 12 points and 11 rebounds, Morehead State’s Lamontray Harris had a good outing.
After the Gamecocks won both contests against the Eagles last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Jacksonville State won 58-57. Jacksonville State had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 23.4). Morehead State, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent).
Morehead State might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Jacksonville State currently ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency, while the Eagles rank 213th in offensive efficiency.
Jacksonville State vs. Morehead State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville State averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. Morehead State ranks 229th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
The Gamecocks average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The Eagles rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Morehead State ranks 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Jacksonville State ranks 265th (18.4).
The Gamecocks rank 19th in steals per game (8.6) while the Eagles rank 114th (6.4).
Jacksonville State ranks 134th in assists per game (13.6) while Morehead State ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
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The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
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