Offense meets defense when the Belmont Bruins (12-3, 3-1 OVC) head to Jacksonville State to take on the Gamecocks (12-5, 4-0 OVC). The game is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Belmont Bruins vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Prediction
In the Bruins’ last contest, they topped the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 109-93. The Bruins knocked down 32 of their 40 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.0 (below their season average of 30.5). Dylan Windler had a good outing for Belmont, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Gamecocks won big over the SIUE Cougars in their last matchup, 90-54. The Gamecocks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1, had a phenomenal mark of 38.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.492). Jason Burnell was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Belmont takes on the top-notch defense of Jacksonville State. The Bruins rank 57th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 30th in defensive efficiency.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Windler led both teams with 23 points in the first game, in which the Bruins lost 83-73. The Gamecocks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 25.0) and had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 14.3).
Belmont Bruins at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Jacksonville State ranks 253rd (18.4).
The Gamecocks average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Bruins rank 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Belmont ranks fourth in assists per game (19.4) while Jacksonville State ranks 111th (14.1).
The Gamecocks average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. The Bruins rank 116th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Jacksonville State ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Belmont ranks 114th (3.7).
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The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 10.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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