Ohio Bobcats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction StaffDNA Cure Bowl
ESPN will be covering this matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks, set for 12:00 ET on Friday, December 20th, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the over/under line is currently at 52.5 points. The Ohio Bobcats are the -2.5-point favorites as the game is being played as part of the StaffDNA Cure Bowl. Both teams come in with nine wins this season, and the Bobcats have a 10-3 record.
OHIO BOBCATS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -2.5
This game will be played at Camping World Stadium at 12:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.
WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:
- We have the Ohio Bobcats winning this one by a score of 32 to 27
- Not only do we have the Ohio Bobcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points
Can The Ohio Bobcats Pick Up A Win At Camping World Stadium?
Ohio enters Week 14 with a 10-3 record, going 5-0 at home and 4-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their 13 games, winning all six as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +11.8 points per game.
Against the spread, Ohio is 9-3, including a perfect 5-0 record at home. They are 5-1 ATS as the favorite and 4-2 as the underdog.
The over/under line for this week is set at 52.5 points. Ohio’s games have averaged 46.7 points, with their average line at 47.8 points. They’ve gone 6-6 against the over/under this season.
Ohio’s offense is centered around their rushing attack, ranking 9th nationally with 213.9 rushing yards per game on 39.4 attempts. Anthony Tyus III leads the ground game with 1,111 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Bobcats are also 13th in third-down conversions, converting 48.1% of their attempts, and they are averaging 29.2 points per game.
Quarterback Parker Navarro has thrown for 2,169 yards with a passer rating of 90, and he has 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Ohio is 88th in passing attempts per game and 91st in passing yards. Coleman Owen leads the receiving corps with 1,095 yards and eight touchdowns on 67 catches.
Ohio’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 17.5 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 96.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th in the country.
In their recent game against Miami (OH), Ohio’s defense allowed just 3 points and 190 total yards. They held Miami to 63 rushing yards and 127 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.
Can The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?
Jacksonville State enters Week 1 against Ohio with a 9-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 6-1, but have struggled on the road with a 1-2 mark. The Gamecocks have been favored in eight of their 13 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite.
They’ve covered the spread in six of ten games, with a 5-2 ATS record at home. As the favorite, they are 5-3 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Jacksonville State’s games have averaged 62.5 points, with an average line of 58.6 points. Their over/under record stands at 5-5.
Jacksonville State’s offense is built around their run game, ranking second in the nation with 270 rushing yards per game. They are third in rushing attempts, averaging 46.4 per game, and are 11th in scoring, with 36.7 points per game. Tre Stewart leads the team with 1,601 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry.
Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 2,179 yards, completing 60.6% of his passes, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. His passer rating is 94. Cam Vaughn is the top receiver with 620 yards and four touchdowns. Jacksonville State is ranked 50th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1.
Jacksonville State’s defense turned in a strong performance in their latest game, allowing just 12 points against Western Kentucky. They limited the Hilltoppers to 229 total yards, including 88 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 141 yards through the air.
For the season, Jacksonville State’s defense is giving up 25.8 points per game. They rank 120th in the nation against the run, allowing 171.6 rushing yards per game, and 85th in passing yards, giving up 215.5 yards per game.