Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in NCAA College Basketball Action

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will hit the floor running against the away Jacksonville State Gamecocks Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks opened as -6-point favorites 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 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars sit at 5-19 (8-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are currently 14-11 (11-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 7-12-1 OU, and Jacksonville State is 8-12 OU.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 182-rated Jacksonville State Gamecocks taking on the No. 298-rated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 238-ranked offense, averaging 67 PPG, against a Gamecocks defense that ranks No. 98 at 69.72 PPG. The Cougars field goal percentage has averaged 40.15% so far, less than the Gamecocks marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.15% per game.