The Jacksonville State Gamecocks start their season on the road against the Samford Bulldogs (1-0) at Pete Hanna Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ previous matchup, they defeated the North Alabama Lions, 91-74. Samford’s 0.664 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Alabama, who had a rate of 0.431. With 17 points and six rebounds, Ruben Guerrero had a good game for Samford.
Last season, Jacksonville State failed to reach the tournament following a 21-12 regular season.
The Gamecocks won the lone game against the Bulldogs last season, 89-58. The Gamecocks had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.726 vs. 0.400) and had a better free throw rate (0.226 vs. 0.167).
The Gamecocks had records of 21-12 straight up (SU) and 18-12 against the spread (ATS) last season. Games featuring Jacksonville State had a tendency to go under the projected point total (66.7 percent).
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Samford ranks 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.553) and Jacksonville State was 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Gamecocks rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 332nd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.6 percent).
Jacksonville State at Samford Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Jacksonville State ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Samford ranks 313th (30.9).
The Gamecocks rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Bulldogs rank 298th (18.8).
Jacksonville State ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while Samford ranks 229th (2.5).
The Bulldogs rank 89th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Gamecocks rank 289th (18.1).
Samford averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. Jacksonville State ranks 160th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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