The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (20-8, 12-3 OVC) wrap up their home schedule at Pete Mathews Coliseum against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (12-16, 5-10 OVC). Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Gamecocks defeated the Morehead State Eagles 65-64, while the Colonels beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 67-66.
Eastern Kentucky’s 0.393 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 0.369. The Colonels’ mark was below their season average of 0.484, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.479. Jacksonville State, on the other hand, was successful at getting and making free throws. The Gamecocks made 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). Christian Cunningham was a key piece for Jacksonville State with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Tre King had a good outing for Eastern Kentucky, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kelvin Robinson led the Colonels to an 88-70 victory. He recorded 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Eastern Kentucky’s 0.231 free throw rate was their largest strength over Jacksonville State, who had a rate of 0.143.
Jacksonville State could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Gamecocks currently rank 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while Eastern Kentucky is 301st in effective field goal percentage (0.481).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.7) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (41.4).
- The Colonels rank second in steals per game (10.6) while the Gamecocks rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Jacksonville State averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Colonels rank 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Gamecocks rank 265th (18.6).
- Jacksonville State ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 228th (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 9.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (12.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
