Jacksonville at Jacksonville State: 3/5/22 College Basketball Picks and Predictions

On the other side of this matchup is the Jacksonville State Gamecocks who sit with a 21-9 record overall and they have gone 17-11 against the spread. In the last game against Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State scored 78 points, and that led to the victory. Jacksonville State is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. Guard Darian Adams has been the top player for Jacksonville State averaging 15.8 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the three point line.

Jacksonville State is 5-0 against the spread in their last five games. Jacksonville is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games against a team with a winning straight up record. The over is 5-1 in Jacksonville State’s last six games following an against the spread win. The over is 4-1 in Jacksonville’s last five games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. 

Jacksonville is the better defensive team and they know if they want a chance to come away with a victory they are going to need to keep the pace slow. Look for the pace of this game to be slower, and both teams will finish right around the 60 point mark. Back the under to cash.