Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Jacksonville State when they take on the Murray State Racers on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Murray State Racers in this one found them listed as -12-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
Supporters of the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have watched them go 5-13 and 6-6 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Murray State Racers are at 7-8 and 5-7 ATS. In totals betting, the Murray State Racers are 4-8, while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a 5-6-1 mark.
This game puts the Murray State Racers, most recently No. 208 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who rate No. 213 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 239 in NCAA basketball at 32.56 per game. Contrast that with Murray State's No. 230 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Murray State is the No. 190-ranked team in the country at 6.13 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 115 at 7.22 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks endured a 73-54 loss at the hands of the Governors on Thursday, despite a 10-point effort from JaQuail Townser at Winfield Dunn Center.
Jeffery Moss scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Racers to a win (they lost 71-65 to Tennessee Tech at CFSB Center on Thursday).
- Jacksonville State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Jacksonville State is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Jacksonville State is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games when playing Murray State
- Murray State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- Murray State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
- Murray State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Jacksonville State
- Murray State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games when playing Jacksonville State
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State at SE Missouri State, Wednesday, January 13th
Murray State at Belmont, Thursday, January 14th
