Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Louisiana Tech is favored by -1 in this Conference USA conference contest against Jacksonville State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.
LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks +1
This game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Gamecocks.
- Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Louisiana Tech improved to 10-4 on the season with a 79-74 win over Liberty on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +1.5 point underdogs but pulled off the win at home, covering the spread in the process.
After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Louisiana Tech exploded for 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.
In their last game, Louisiana Tech put up 79 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 88% of their attempts.
Taelon Peter led the way with 33 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 55.6% from three. Sean Newman Jr. added 27 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.8% from the floor.
Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 34 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, Louisiana Tech’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 7 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 88%. Louisiana Tech allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Jacksonville State Grab a Win at Home?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recent Game/Games
Jacksonville State fell to 6-7 on the season after an 81-64 road loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, the Gamecocks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Jacksonville State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 145.5.
Jacksonville State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they managed 10 assists as a team.
Essam Mostafa was a bright spot, hitting 10 of 12 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jaron Pierre Jr. also contributed 22 points, despite shooting 36.4% from the field and 30% from three-point range.
Jacksonville State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 36 tries.
From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they went 8/26 from three-point range. The Gamecocks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts for 73%.