The SIUE Cougars (10-19, 6-11 OVC) welcome the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (22-8, 14-3 OVC) to Sam M. Vadalabene Center as the regular season wraps up. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cougars defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 76-68, while the Gamecocks beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 89-84.
The Gamecocks knocked down 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 16.2). The Cougars, meanwhile, had a superb free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.253) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.476). SIUE was lifted by Brandon Jackson, who had 16 points and eight rebounds. Jason Burnell, meanwhile had a good game for Jacksonville State, contributing 26 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Burnell led the Gamecocks to a 90-54 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points. The Gamecocks’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Cougars. Jacksonville State had a rate of 38.5, while SIUE posted a mark of 17.8.
The inefficient offense of SIUE (298th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 99.5) will battle against the stingy defense of Jacksonville State (32nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.4). The Gamecocks should have the edge on that end of the court.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. SIUE Cougars Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.7) while SIUE ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Cougars rank 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Gamecocks rank 272nd (18.9).
- Jacksonville State ranks 146th in assists per game (13.3) while SIUE ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Gamecocks rank 41st in blocks per game (4.3) while the Cougars rank 187th (2.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 47th in steals per game (7.6) while SIUE ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
