Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23
Looking to win big? The Cardinals and Gamecocks face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gamecocks are hosting the game at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Gamecocks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS VS JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -5.5
This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Gamecocks.
- Not only will Jacksonville State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Cardinals Win on the Road?
Incarnate Word has a 2-3 record after playing five games. The Cardinals have a 1-3 record on the road and a 1-0 record at home. Incarnate Word has a current record of 2-3 vs. the spread heading into today’s game. In the team’s previous five games, they are 2-1-1 when it comes to covering the spread.
Through five games, Incarnate Word has an over/under record of 4-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 156.8 points per game so far. When looking at the Cardinals’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 82 points per game.
Incarnate Word’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 80 points against UTSA. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and made 4/12 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Sky Wicks, who is averaging 22.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Josiah Hammons also maintains a PPG average of 14.5 heading into game.
Coming into today’s game, the Incarnate Word defense is giving up an average of 78.8 points per contest. The Incarnate Word defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 90 points and allowed UTSA to connect on 10 threes.
Will Jacksonville State Make it Happen at Home?
Jacksonville State will be playing their 7th game of the season against Incarnate Word. So far, they are 2-4 overall. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, they have a record of 3-7. Jacksonville State has a subpar ATS record, sitting at 2-4. The Gamecocks have struggled on the road ATS, going 1-3, and have split their two games at home vs. the spread, going 1-1.
Up to this point, games involving Jacksonville State have had an average of 135.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.3 points. Their over/under record is 1-5-0. The Gamecocks’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 75 points per game.
Jacksonville State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 77 points against UTSA. This output exceeded their season average of 71.5 points per game. Kyky Tandy was the leading scorer for the Gamecocks, putting up 16 points. In addition, Quincy Clark contributed 16 points.
Currently, the Gamecocks’ defense holds the 42nd rank in the nation, allowing 63.7 points per game. In today’s game, the Jacksonville State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 62 points.