The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (13-5, 5-0 OVC) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (6-12, 2-3 OVC) at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Tennessee State Tigers, 79-62. Tennessee State’s 15.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 26.0. The Tigers’ mark was better than their season average of 20.3, while the Golden Eagles’ was above their season average of 19.6. Corey Tillery was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Gamecocks were victorious over the Belmont Bruins in their last contest, 91-80. Jacksonville State held the Bruins to an effective field goal percentage of 0.414 (below their season average of 0.557). Belmont, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (17-20; 85.0 percent). With 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jacksonville State’s Jamall Gregory had a solid outing.
After the Gamecocks won all three games against the Golden Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Jacksonville State won 73-70. The Gamecocks’ 40.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Eagles, who had a mark of 32.4.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Jacksonville State should have a noteworthy edge. The Gamecocks defense ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.467), while the Tennessee Tech offense is ranked 236th in effective field goal percentage (0.500).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville State averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
The Gamecocks rank 65th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 242nd (18.1).
Jacksonville State averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
The Gamecocks rank 36th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Golden Eagles rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Tennessee Tech ranks 216th in three pointers attempted per game (19.8) while Jacksonville State ranks 246th (18.6).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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