The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Bruins in Belmont at Curb Event Center on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks opened as 8-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Belmont Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 11-5 and 8-5-2 ATS Belmont Bruins will face the 11-5 Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who own a 6-5 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Belmont Bruins are 7-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 7-4.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 52-rated Belmont Bruins and the No. 73-ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 32 in NCAA basketball at 40.19 per game. Contrast that with Belmont's No. 209 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Belmont is the No. 5-ranked team in the country at 11.5 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 207 at 6.62 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jacksonville State got 16 points from Jason Burnell but lost anyway, 67-60, to Tennessee State on Thursday at Gentry Complex.
The Bruins grabbed a 80-67 win over the Golden Eagles on Thursday, behind a 24-point effort from Dylan Windler at Curb Event Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State home to Murray State, Thursday, January 11th
Belmont at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Thursday, January 11th