The Tennessee State Tigers (8-17, 5-8 OVC) will be at Pete Mathews Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (18-8, 10-3 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Gamecocks defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 67-57, while the Tigers were beaten by the Belmont Bruins, 77-66.
The Gamecocks had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 47.5 (above their season average of 32.2) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.393 (below their season average of 0.484). Tennessee State, meanwhile, forced Belmont into a turnover percentage of 18.3 (above their season average of 14.5). Jason Burnell put together a good game for Jacksonville State with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey, meanwhile had a solid performance for Tennessee State, recording 19 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Burnell led the Gamecocks to a 69-62 win. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Jacksonville State out-rebounded Tennessee State. The Gamecocks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five) and total rebounds (30 vs. 28).
The Tigers’ Michael Littlejohn has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 12 points per game. Meanwhile, Marlon Hunter has averaged 18 points,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Gamecocks.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Jacksonville State figures to have a substantial edge. The Gamecocks defense ranks 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while the Tennessee State offense is ranked 258th in effective field goal percentage (0.495).
Tennessee State Tigers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Jacksonville State ranks 218th (24.1).
- The Gamecocks rank 31st in steals per game (7.9) while the Tigers rank 145th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Tennessee State ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Jacksonville State ranks 54th (11.7).
- The Gamecocks rank 18th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Tigers rank 165th (34.8).
- Jacksonville State averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Tennessee State ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Tennessee State has lost by an average of 5.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
