<p>Betting on today's Gamecocks and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 134 points, and South Alabama is favored by -3.5 against Jacksonville State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will South Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Gamecocks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Jacksonville State fell to 3-3 on the season after a 71-65 home loss to James Madison on Saturday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Gamecocks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 136, just under the O/U line of 140.</p> <p>After trailing 40-29 at halftime, Jacksonville State showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Dukes 36-31. However, their comeback effort fell short.</p><p>Jacksonville State's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. They hit just 23.5% from three-point range, connecting on 4 of 17 attempts, but excelled inside, making 61.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 38.1% overall and 12.5% from deep. Xavier Brown knocked down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, finishing with 18 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Jacksonville State gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, hitting 25 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 61% of their two-point shots, going 21/34.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition struggled, making just 4 of 17 attempts for 23%. At the free-throw line, they shot 61%, hitting 11 of 18. Jacksonville State allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Jaguars Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>South Alabama improved to 4-3 on the season with a 74-65 win over Alcorn State on Friday. Despite being favored by 17.5 points, the Jaguars didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, surpassing the over/under line of 132.</p> <p>After trailing 32-29 at halftime, South Alabama turned things around in the second half, outscoring Alcorn State 45-33. The Jaguars’ defense stepped up, allowing just 29 points after the break.</p><p>South Alabama put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 12 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting 34.3% from deep, while shooting 57.1% on two-point shots.</p> <p>Myles Corey led the way with 25 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 44.4% from three-point range. Keionte Cornelius added 24 points, hitting 8 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc.</p><p>South Alabama's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 57% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, South Alabama's opponents went 12/35, hitting 34% of their threes. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 73% success rate. South Alabama gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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