The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Tigers in Tennessee State at Gentry Complex on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks opened as 6-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 Tennessee State Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tennessee State Tigers bring a 12-7 record (7-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 12-9 Gamecocks, who are 9-7 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Tennessee State go 7-9 so far and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks go 7-9.
This game puts the Tennessee State Tigers, most recently No. 182 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who rate No. 217 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tennessee State's No. 189-ranked scoring average of 71.95 PPG, against a Jacksonville State Gamecocks defense rated No. 112 and allowing 70.14 PPG. The Tennessee State Tigers FG% has averaged 43.54% to date this season, less than the Jacksonville State Gamecocks shooters have managed so far (46.34% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks endured a 77-60 loss at the hands of the Bruins on Thursday, despite a 10-point effort from Ashton Spears at Curb Event Center.
Tennessee State suffered a 80-74 loss against Tennessee Tech on Thursday, getting 19 points from Tahjere McCall in a losing effort at Gentry Complex.
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State home to Eastern Kentucky, Thursday, January 26th
Tennessee State at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Wednesday, January 25th