Jacksonville State (14-7) vs Liberty (17-4)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Pete Mathews Coliseum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Jacksonville State +4 — Over/Under: 136
The Liberty Flames are visiting the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, February 1st at the Pete Mathews Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction. We will examine:
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ recent form and player performance
The Liberty Flames’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Liberty Flames
Recent betting trends in games played between Liberty Flames and Jacksonville State Gamecocks
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks game
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a 14-7 record this season and are sitting in the first place in the USA. The Gamecocks are coming off a 71-67 win over Florida International. The Gamecocks are 12-6 against the spread, and 7-9-2 in over/under, while having an 8-0 home record.
Offensively, Jacksonville State is averaging 76.7 points per game, which ranks 120th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.1 points per game (108th). The Gamecocks shoot 46.1% from the field (111th) and 36% from beyond the arc (80th). The Gamecocks shoot 77% from the free-throw line (32nd) and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game (24th).
Jaron Pierre leads Jacksonville State in scoring this season, with an average of 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and a team-high 4.3 assists, while Jao Ituka adds 9.5 points per game.
Liberty Flames Preview
The Liberty Flames have a 17-4 record this season and are sitting in second place in the USA. They are coming off a 76-68 win over Kennesaw State. The Flames are 13-5 against the spread, and 9-9 in over/under, while having a 5-1 road record.
Offensively, Liberty is averaging 78.4 points per game, which ranks 86th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 61.7 points per game, which is the 8th-best in the nation. The Flames shoot 49.7% from the field, which is the 11th-best nationally, and 38.2% from beyond the arc (21st). The Flames shoot 65.6% from the free-throw line (344th) and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game (269th).
Kaden Metheny leads Liberty in scoring this season, with an average of 13.6 points, while Taelon Peter adds 12.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last eight games at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
- Liberty has lost each of its last three road day games against the Conference USA.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in 21 of its last 26 day games at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Why the Liberty Flames will win
- Liberty has won each of its last six day games.
- Jacksonville State has lost five of its last six day games against the Conference USA.
- Liberty has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Head-to-Head
Jacksonville State is 3-2 in their five meetings against Liberty and is 3-2 against the spread. Over is 3-2 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Jacksonville State won 73-62 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction
In this Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, Liberty is coming as a -4 road favorites. Both teams have been very good this season, and in excellent form lately. The Gamecocks are coming off five consecutive wins, and the Flames are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Both teams are 8-5 to the under in their last 13 games combined, as Liberty has the 8th-best defense in the nation. Take the under in this one as well.