Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Pete Matthews Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Gamecocks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana Tech and Jacksonville State 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks. 

Louisiana Tech Impressed

Louisiana Tech in the last game faced off Liberty and they scored 79 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they were down 34-27 but in the second half they scored 52 points and that was enough for the victory. Louisiana Tech shot 45.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Daniel Batcho had a strong game putting up 24 points and 12 rebounds. Sean Newman Jr also put up 27 points, eight assists, and two rebounds. 

The Bulldogs sit with a 13-4 record overall and they have gone 9-4-1 against the spread. Away from home straight up they are 2-3. Louisiana Tech on the season is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 112th in the league while the defense is ranked 81st. Daniel Batcho is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 74.7 percent from the field.

Jacksonville State Looks to Bounce Back

Jacksonville State in the last game faced off against Middle Tennessee in the last game and they scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 37-27 and they couldn’t fight back. Jaron Pierre Jr was the top player putting up 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Michael Houge also put up 11 points and 10 rebounds. 

Jacksonville State comes into this game with a 9-7 record and they have gone 8-5 against the spread. Jacksonville State is averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. They are shooting 46.9 percent from the field which is 83rd in the league. Jaron Pierre Jr is averaging 22.2 points while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Jacksonville State will face Sam Houston following this one.

Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Prediction

At home this season, Jacksonville State is 2-0 straight up and they are going to continue the success here. One thing we know about this Jacksonville State team is they have found a ton of success scoring and they are going to have no issue scoring again here. They are averaging 79.3 points per game and although they might not reach that here, they are going to score enough to cover the spread here. Back Jacksonville State against the spread.