Jacksonville State (7-3) vs Sam Houston State (8-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (AmFirst Stadium)
Betting Odds: Jacksonville State -6 / Sam Houston State +6 --- Over/Under: 55.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The Sam Houston State Bearkats and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet in week 13 college football action from AmFirst Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs. Jacksonville State prediction.
Sam Houston State Recap
The Sam Houston State Bearkats come into this game looking to build on their 23-17 win over Kennesaw State last time out to improve to 8-2 on the year. After this game, Sam Houston will head home for a matchup with Liberty.
Bearkats Looking To Catch Jax State Atop C-USA
Going into the Kennesaw game, Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,133 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 60.1% passing while also rushing for 423 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jay Ducker has 469 rushing yards and 6 TDs and DJ McKinney’s chipped in 431 rushing yards as well on the year. Simeon Evans leads Sam Houston with 28 receptions for 311 yards and 3 TDs while Qua’Vez Humphreys has 309 receiving yards and 4 scores. On defense, Caleb Weaver has a team-high 62 total tackles including 49 solo tackles and 4 interceptions while Chris Murray has a team-high 5.5 sacks. As a unit, Sam Houston’s defense has combined for 21 sacks and 9 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won seven of its last eight games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Sam Houston State's last four games.
- Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Jacksonville State Recap
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to stay unbeaten in conference play after a 34-31 win over FIU last time out. After this game, Jacksonville State will head on the road for a date with Western Kentucky.
Gamecocks Looking To Punch Ticket To C-USA Title Game
Entering the FIU game, Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,701 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 61.7% passing while also recording 826 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. Tre Stewart has a team-high 1,083 rushing yards with 17. Cam Vaughn leads the Gamecocks with 32 receptions for 517 yards and 3 TDs while Michael Pettway has 341 receiving yards and 3 TDs. On defense, Antonio Carter has a team-high 74 total tackles while Reginald Hughes and J-Rock Swain each have a team-high 3.5 sacks this season. Zechariah Poyser and Geimere Latimer each have 3 interceptions as well on the year. As a unit, Jacksonville State has combined for 16 sacks and 11 interceptions this season.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last seven games.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Sam Houston State vs. Jacksonville State Prediction
I’m on Jacksonville State here. Both teams need the win, with a win for Sam Houston pulling them level with Jax State and giving them the tiebreaker, while a win guarantees Jacksonville State’s spot in the C-USA title game. I don’t like what I’ve seen from the Bearkats’ offense as it’s fallen off of a cliff in recent weeks and add in the fact that JSU has senior day as well in this game, and I think the Gamecocks win and get the cover here. Give me Jacksonville State laying the points.
Chris’s Pick Jacksonville State -6
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
