Queens NC vs Jacksonville Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Queens University Royals and the Jacksonville Dolphins meet Thursday in college basketball action from Swisher Gym. Here’s a Queens vs Jacksonville prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Queens vs Jacksonville pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Queens Royals Betting Preview

Queens opened their season with a 5-5 record over their first 10 games. The losses in that time came versus Winthrop, Villanova, Duquesne, Furman and Virginia. After three more losses to Wake Forest, Arkansas and Auburn during a tough run, the Royals were able to beat Eastern Kentucky and Bellarmine in the ensuing pair. That gives Queens a 7-8 record so far this year.

In the Bellarmine game on Saturday the Royals were up by 10 points at the break. Queens finished the game on a 48-36 run from there and took the win 98-76 in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Chris Ashby with 34 points and two assists while Carson Schwieger had 17 points with five rebounds. Jordan Watford added 12 points with eight assists as well.

Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview

Over on the Jacksonville side, they also opened their season on a 5-5 run. The Dolphins fell versus Miami, High Point, George Mason, Pacific and Florida International in that time. Since then Jacksonville has recorded losses to Texas A&M, Florida A&M, Florida State, Lipscomb and Austin Peay. That gives the team a 5-10 record through 15 games this season so far.

Matched up against Austin Peay on Saturday the Dolphins held a 43-38 deficit in the locker room. Jacksonville got slightly better in the second half with a 30-28 run but still lost 71-68 in the end. Tops in scoring was Jaylen Jones with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists. Donovan Rivers added 14 points with nine rebounds, and Jason Thirdkill put up 11 points with 10 rebounds.

Queens University Royals @ Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Trends: January 8, 2026

Why the Jacksonville Dolphins will win

• Jacksonville has won 14 of its last 15 games at Swisher Gymnasium following a road loss.
• Queens University has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the ASUN Conference.

Why the Queens University Royals will win

• Jacksonville has lost each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Queens University has won six of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.

Queens vs Jacksonville Prediction

I’m staying with Queens. The Royals didn’t have too much issue with Bellarmine in their last outing, posting 49.3 percent from the field and 24-of-54 (44.4 percent) from 3-point range during a busy day outside. Queens did post 12 turnovers and a 32-18 deficit in the paint alongside just 8-of-13 (61.5 percent) at the line, though. That gives the Royals consecutive wins, and they’ve put up a combined 189 points in that pair.

As for Jacksonville, they hit just 11-of-20 (55 percent) from the line in their loss to Austin Peay while giving up 17 turnovers with a 34-28 deficit on points in the paint. The Jaguars have lost five straight games now, scoring fewer than 69 points in each of their last four. I’m not thrilled about their chances at hitting the 70-point mark here either.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Queens University Royals -3.5