Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Volunteers Free Prediction 12/21/19

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The 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (7-3) will be at home in Thompson-Boling Arena when they meet the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-7). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Volunteers were beaten by the Cincinnati Bearcats, 78-66, while the Gamecocks defeated the Delaware State Hornets, 92-80.

Jacksonville State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (below their season average of 30.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.502). Delaware State was 18.2 and 0.525, respectively, for those same stats. Tennessee, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-17; 100.0 percent). Tennessee’s Jordan Bowden had a good outing, contributing 13 points and six assists. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, rallied around Jacara Cross, who finished with 20 points.

When looking at effective field goal percentage, Tennessee should have a substantial edge. The Volunteers defense ranks 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.427), while the Jacksonville State offense is ranked 121st in effective field goal percentage (0.518).

Jacksonville State vs. Tennessee Odds Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.7) while Jacksonville State ranks 143rd (2.4).
  • The Gamecocks rank 78th in steals per game (7.2) while the Volunteers rank 132nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • The Volunteers rank 18th in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Gamecocks rank 125th (13.0).
  • Tennessee ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (16.0) while Jacksonville State ranks 80th (20.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Volunteers have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).