The Jacksonville Dolphins will try to pay off for their supporters on Thursday when they play host to the Eagles at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in NCAAB action.

The Dolphins sit at 2-6 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Eagles are currently 3-6 (1-2 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Jacksonville is 0-0 OU, and Winthrop is 1-2 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Dolphins at No. 298 and the Eagles at No. 202 heading into this contest. Handicapping models at Odds Shark project a 66-58 result in favor of the Eagles.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Jacksonville's No. 229-ranked offense, averaging 65.9 PPG, against a Eagles defense that ranks No. 234 at 69.4 PPG. The Dolphins field goal percentage has averaged 42.9% so far, less than the Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.4% per game.

Defensively, Winthrop features the nation's No. 150-rated defense on the road, allowing 69.3 points per game. Jacksonville, meanwhile, comes in at No. 214 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Winthrop, they were a 79-70 Sportsbook as they battled Virginias-Wise at home. Andre Jones scored 19 points leading the Eagles to a 79-70 victory over Virginias-Wise at Winthrop Coliseum on Sunday.

Jacksonville was an 85-79 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Furman. Keith McDougald went off for 26 points and added 3 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Furman handed Jacksonville an 85-79 defeat at Timmons Arena.

Next up:
Winthrop at Clemson, Saturday, December 17
Jacksonville at Wofford, Sunday, December 18