Jacksonville State Gamecocks will go to the free throw line vs Murray State Racers on Thursday, hoping to boost its 18-9 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Murray State Racers in this one found them listed as -10-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Gamecocks was expected to move the line.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Murray State Racers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 20-5 and 13-9 ATS Murray State Racers will face the 18-9 Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who own a 12-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Murray State Racers are 13-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 12-10.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 11-ranked Murray State Racers and the No. 98-rated Jacksonville State Gamecocks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 46 in NCAA basketball at 38.19 per game. Contrast that with Murray State's No. 79 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Murray State is the No. 77-ranked team in the country at 8.6 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 223 at 6.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks got 19 points from Malcolm Drumwright, but it was Tennessee State that prevailed in a 65-47 final on Saturday at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
The Racers grabbed a 75-66 win over the Cougars on Saturday, behind a 28-point effort from Jonathan Stark at Vadalabene Center.
- Jacksonville State is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
- Jacksonville State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games on the road
- Jacksonville State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Murray State
- Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Murray State's last 13 games
- Murray State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, Saturday, February 17th
Murray State at Tennessee Tech, Saturday, February 17th
