Saturday’s game between the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (10-7, 2-2 CUSA) and the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-10, 1-4 CUSA) at Pete Mathews Coliseum has a projected final score of 77-73 based on our computer prediction, with Jacksonville State taking home the win. Game time is at 5:00 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Jacksonville State projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup versus Sam Houston. The total is currently listed at 147.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jacksonville, Alabama
• Venue: Pete Mathews Coliseum
• Line: Jacksonville State -2.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jacksonville State -150, Sam Houston +122

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Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jacksonville State 77, Sam Houston 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston

• Pick ATS: Jacksonville State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Jacksonville State has compiled a 9-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Sam Houston is 3-12-0. A total of six out of the Gamecocks’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 11 of the Bearkats’ games have gone over. The two teams score 157 points per game, 9.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Jacksonville State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. Sam Houston has gone 1-9 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Jacksonville State Performance Insights

• The Gamecocks average 78.3 points per game (97th in college basketball) while giving up 70.5 per outing (156th in college basketball). They have a +133 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.8 points per game.
• The 37.1 rebounds per game Jacksonville State averages rank 18th in college basketball, and are 7.9 more than the 29.2 its opponents record per outing.
• Jacksonville State connects on 8.2 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball) at a 36.9% rate (50th in college basketball), compared to the 9.4 per contest its opponents make while shooting 33.3% from deep.
• The Gamecocks average 103 points per 100 possessions (49th in college basketball), while giving up 92.7 points per 100 possessions (208th in college basketball).
• Jacksonville State loses the turnover battle by 2.3 per game, committing 9.4 (14th in college basketball) while its opponents average 7.1.

Sam Houston Performance Insights

• The Bearkats put up 78.7 points per game (91st in college basketball) while allowing 77.7 per outing (315th in college basketball). They have a +18 scoring differential.
• Sam Houston comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.1 boards. It pulls down 32.8 rebounds per game (166th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.7.
• Sam Houston knocks down 8.8 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.6 on average.
• Sam Houston and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Bearkats commit 12.5 per game (275th in college basketball) and force 12.6 (120th in college basketball).

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