NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Jacksonville State Gamecocks Underdogs vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will be trying to slam the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday when the teams tip off at Pete Mathews Coliseum in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles opened as -5.5-point favorites 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).

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles have watched them go 16-7 and 9-6-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are at 8-17 and 11-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 8-10-1, while the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles have a 8-8 mark.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks sit at No. 132 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles sit at No. 66 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. 205-ranked scoring average of 69.12 PPG, against a Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defense rated No. 195 and allowing 74.52 PPG. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks FG% has averaged 41.57% to date this season, less than the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (46.72% per game).