The Morehead State Eagles hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Pete Mathews Coliseum against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Morehead State Eagles were listed as 12.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Morehead State Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks sit at 10-4 (6-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Morehead State Eagles are currently 4-8 (3-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Jacksonville State is 6-3 OU, and Morehead State is 4-4 OU.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks sit at No. 78 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Morehead State Eagles sit at No. 306 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Jacksonville State's No. 107-ranked scoring average of 77.21 PPG, against a Morehead State Eagles defense rated No. 240 and allowing 79.42 PPG. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks FG% has averaged 49.45% to date this season, more than the Morehead State Eagles shooters have managed so far (44.18% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Morehead State got 20 points from Jordan Walker but lost anyway, 69-67, to Tennessee Tech on Thursday at Eblen Center.
The Gamecocks grabbed a 76-58 win over the Colonels on Thursday, behind a 20-point effort from Marlon Hunter at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
- Morehead State is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
- Morehead State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Morehead State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Jacksonville State
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Morehead State's last 18 games when playing Jacksonville State
- Jacksonville State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- Jacksonville State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
- Jacksonville State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Morehead State
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Jacksonville State's last 18 games when playing Morehead State
Next Betting Matchups
Morehead State home to Eastern Illinois, Thursday, January 4th
Jacksonville State at Tennessee State, Thursday, January 4th
