Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit Belmont Bruins in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Belmont and Jacksonville State on Thursday, with the host Bruins trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks opened as 9.5-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 Belmont Bruins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Belmont Bruins bring a 11-4 record (7-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 12-8 Gamecocks, who are 9-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Belmont go 6-6-1 so far and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks go 7-8.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 84-ranked Belmont Bruins and the No. 144-rated Jacksonville State Gamecocks in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 160 in NCAA basketball at 36 per game. Contrast that with Belmont's No. 209 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Belmont is the No. 6-ranked team in the country at 10.4 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 132 at 7.45 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Norbertas Giga scored 20 points and helped out with 20 rebounds for Jacksonville State on Saturday, leading the Gamecocks to a 74-59 victory over Tennessee Tech at Eblen Center.

Evan Bradds scored 22 points leading the Bruins to a 72-59 victory over Eastern Kentucky at Paul S. McBrayer Arena on Saturday.

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