The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will be trying to slam the Murray State Racers on Thursday when the teams tip off at Pete Mathews Coliseum in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Jacksonville State Gamecocks as -3-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Murray State Racers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Murray State Racers have watched them go 7-8 and 5-7 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are at 9-7 and 8-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 7-5, while the Murray State Racers have a 9-3 mark.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 171-rated Murray State Racers taking on the No. 165-rated Jacksonville State Gamecocks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Murray State is ranked No. 99 in NCAA basketball at 38.33 per game. Contrast that with Jacksonville State's No. 210 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Jacksonville State is the No. 107-ranked team in the country at 8 per game, while Murray State rates No. 35 at 9.27 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Racers grabbed a 92-83 win over the Tigers on Saturday, behind a 26-point effort from Jonathan Stark at CFSB Center.
Norbertas Giga scored 15 points leading the Gamecocks to a 57-56 victory over Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State at Tennessee Tech, Saturday, January 7th
Jacksonville State at Austin Peay, Saturday, January 7th