The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-4) travel to Evansville to take on the Aces (5-4) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Evansville Aces Betting Prediction
In the Gamecocks’ last contest, they were blown out by the Samford Bulldogs, 92-72. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Jacksonville State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.647, while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 0.421. Jason Burnell was Jacksonville State’s high scorer with 16 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Aces were blown out by the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last game, 99-60. Illinois’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Evansville. The Fighting Illini had a rate of 15.4, while the Aces posted a mark of 29.3. With 13 points and six rebounds, Evansville’s Marty Hill had a solid performance.
There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Evansville ranks 16th in possessions per game (67.7) and Jacksonville State is 38th (69.0) since last season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Evansville Aces Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Evansville ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (16.4) while Jacksonville State ranks 282nd (17.7).
The Gamecocks rank 112th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Aces rank 276th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
Jacksonville State ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.9) while Evansville ranks 184th (2.8).
The Gamecocks rank eighth in steals per game (6.8) while the Aces rank 150th (5.9).
Evansville averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the country. Jacksonville State ranks 129th in assists allowed per game (11.9).
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