Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 17th at the Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 3-8 this season after they lost to Miami (OH) by a score of 79-69 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky trailed 35-25 at halftime, but did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Colonels shot 34% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Juan Cranford Jr led Eastern Kentucky with 18 points and five rebounds, while Jackson Holt added 11 points and one assist in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Kentucky defeated Eastern Illinois by a score of 68-59 and a non-D1 team by a score of 122-67. The Colonels have scored 82.6 points per game with 39.6 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.5 points against per game this season. Juan Cranford Jr is averaging 13.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Austin Ball is averaging 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Colonels. Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42.1% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 4-5 this year after they lost to Georgia State by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Jacksonville State trailed 37-31 at halftime, but did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Gamecocks shot 42% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led Jax State with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Jamar Franklin added 15 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Jacksonville State defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 66-39, but lost to North Alabama by a score of 73-66 before that. The Gamecocks have scored 75.7 points per game with 43.7 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.1 points against per game this season. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 18.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while AC Bryant is averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Gamecocks. Jax State is shooting 43.1% from the field, 61.9% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Eastern Kentucky has lost each of its last nine night games against the Conference USA.
• Jacksonville State has won each of its last six night games at Pete Mathews Coliseum following a road loss.
• Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win

• Jacksonville State has lost six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jacksonville State’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Pete Mathews Coliseum have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Eastern Kentucky’s last 13 games have produced a total of 145+ points.

Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest below .500 to start the season, so this would be a big win for either side. Eastern Kentucky is just 1-4 on the road this year and they are shooting 42% from the field. Jacksonville State is 4-2 at home and they are shooting 43% from the field. I think Eastern Kentucky’s defensive struggles will be the difference here, as they are allowing over 80 points against per game this season. Take the Gamecocks to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Jacksonville State -4.5