The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-6) will be at home in Pete Mathews Coliseum when they go head-to-head with the Troy Trojans (3-6). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Troy Trojans at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Gamecocks fell to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 67-62, while the Trojans beat the North Alabama Lions, 71-63.
The Trojans forced 21 turnovers and held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 29.3). Jacksonville State, meanwhile, held Alabama A&M to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below the 25.7 mark opponents have averaged against Jacksonville State this season). Kayne Henry put together a good game for Jacksonville State with 16 points and eight rebounds. Troy was led by Zay Williams, who contributed 15 points and nine rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Jacksonville State offense. Since last season, Jacksonville State ranks 149th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Troy has forced the 18th-most turnovers in the NCAA (19.6 percent).
Troy Trojans vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Troy, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Jacksonville State ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.0) while Troy ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- The Gamecocks rank 71st in steals per game (7.4) while the Trojans rank 148th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 74th in blocks per game (3.8) while Troy ranks 96th in blocks allowed per game (2.3).
- The Trojans average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- Troy ranks 27th in assists per game (13.7) while Jacksonville State ranks 124th (13.3).
