Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Eblen Center Saturday as the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles look to beat the odds vs the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles betting line as -12-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will look to cover the spread vs the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday, as the Gamecocks are 12-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Eagles are 10-7-1 ATS. Jacksonville State is 9-11-1 against the total, while Tennessee Tech is 8-10 versus the total betting line.
The Golden Eagles - Gamecocks odds would favor the Gamecocks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tennessee Tech is rated No. 165 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Jacksonville State is at No. 144.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Jacksonville State is ranked No. 241 in NCAA basketball at 32.04 per game. Contrast that with Tennessee Tech's No. 163 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Tennessee Tech is the No. 46-ranked team in the country at 8.48 per game, while Jacksonville State rates No. 73 at 7.93 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Gamecocks got 19 points from Greg Tucker, but it was Belmont that prevailed in a 81-73 final on Wednesday at Curb Event Center.
The Golden Eagles were hammered by Tennessee State on Wednesday, losing by a 85-55 final at Gentry Complex in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Jacksonville State at Tennessee State, Saturday, February 20th
Tennessee Tech at Belmont, Saturday, February 20th