A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Eastern Kentucky Colonels taking on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Jacksonville State sat as -9-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks bring a 13-9 record (10-7 ATS) to this tilt against the 8-14 Colonels, who are 8-10 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Jacksonville State go 8-9 so far and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels go 5-13.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks rated this week at No. 211 and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels sitting at No. 341.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Jacksonville State's No. 172-rated squad against Eastern Kentucky's No. 217-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Jacksonville State rates No. 135 in the country with 7.41 per game, while their foes tonight, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels rank No. 139 nationally with 7.36 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eastern Kentucky was run off the court by the Eagles on Saturday as Morehead State routed them 80-54 at Ellis Johnson Arena.
Jacksonville State earned a 86-79 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday, getting 20 points from Malcolm Drumwright at Gentry Complex.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Tech, Saturday, January 28th
Jacksonville State at Morehead State, Saturday, January 28th