Jacksonville State (21-11) vs Middle Tennessee (22-10)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Propst Arena)
Betting Odds: Jacksonville State -1 -- Over/Under: 138.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Friday in the college basketball CUSA Semifinal at the Propst Arena. Here’s a Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Prediction. This article will include a Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Pick.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders recently played uTEP, Liberty, FIU, and LA Tech. Middle Tennessee has won five of its last six games.
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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are averaging 76.2 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Jestin Porter is averaging 14.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Essam Mostafa is averaging 14.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. Camryn Weston is the third double-digit scorer and Jlynn Counter is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks recently played Liberty, FIU, and Kennesaw State. Jacksonville State looks for two straight wins for the first time since February 6-8.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 74.5 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 21.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jamar Franklin is averaging 10.4 points and 2.5 rebounds. Michael Houge is dishing 0.8 assists and Jao Ituka is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last six Friday games against Conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won six of its last seven day games.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Middle Tennessee has won each of its last six day games against the Conference USA.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.2%).
- Jacksonville State ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Injury Report
Middle Tennessee doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Jacksonville State will be without Jamar Franklin due to an undisclosed issue.
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Prediction
This should be a fun game as Middle Tennessee and Jacksonville State split the two meetings this season with the home team winning and covering both games. The difference in this spot is Jacksonville State has the rest advantage after not having to play yesterday, while Middle Tennessee fought for its life against LA Tech. Jacksonville State is also a cash cow for college basketball bettors with a 19-10 ATS record. With the fresher legs and an aggressive defense, I have to lay the bucket with Jacksonville State in the CUSA Semifinal.
Randy’s Pick Jacksonville State -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
