The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-5, 1-0 OVC) will be at the Gentry Center to take on the Tennessee State Tigers (3-10, 0-1 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Tigers fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79, while the Gamecocks lost big to the Samford Bulldogs, 92-72.
Jacksonville State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.2) while Tennessee State had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 20.3). Tennessee State received a boost from Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey, who had 26 points and six rebounds. Jason Burnell played a key role for Jacksonville State with 16 points and eight rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Tennessee State won 65-47. Tennessee State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Jacksonville State. The Tigers had a rate of 0.341, while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 0.191. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Tennessee State might have a difficult time scoring as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Jacksonville State ranks 60th in defensive efficiency while the Tigers rank 322nd in offensive efficiency.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Tennessee State Tigers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Jacksonville State ranks 220th (25.7).
- The Tigers rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Gamecocks rank 105th (12.8).
- Jacksonville State ranks 19th in steals per game (8.7) while Tennessee State ranks 83rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Gamecocks average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Tigers rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Jacksonville State averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Tennessee State ranks 135th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Jacksonville State has defeated opponents by an average of 8.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (12.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
