The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (14-5, 6-0 OVC) will try to prolong their seven-game winning streak against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-10, 2-4 OVC) at McBrayer Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction
In the Gamecocks’ last matchup, they defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 65-48. The Gamecocks had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 31.5) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.363 (below their season average of 0.500). Jacksonville State rallied around Jason Burnell, who was the game’s leading scorer with 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting.
The Colonels edged the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in their last game, 85-83. The Colonels held the Redhawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 28.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.498). Nick Mayo was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Gamecocks won both contests against the Colonels last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Jacksonville State won 68-60. The Gamecocks’ 11.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Colonels, who had a rate of 19.3.
The offense of Eastern Kentucky will battle against the top-notch defense of Jacksonville State. The Colonels currently rank 210th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 15th in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Jacksonville State at Eastern Kentucky ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Kentucky ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Jacksonville State ranks 258th (18.2).
The Gamecocks rank 31st in rebounds per game (39.6) while the Colonels rank 269th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
Jacksonville State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.4) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Gamecocks average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. The Colonels rank 215th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Jacksonville State ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.7) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 10.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 88.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 88.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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