Central Arkansas vs Jacksonville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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Jacksonville's Gyasi Powell (10) handles the ball during an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 11:04 AM
  • Jacksonville (8-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas (12-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Central Arkansas / Jacksonville TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears (12-11) visit Swisher Gym to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Jacksonville, FL.

Jacksonville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Central Arkansas vs. Jacksonville Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. Jacksonville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+6.5 -110O 145.5 -110+240
Jacksonville -6.5 -110U 145.5 -110-300

Central Arkansas vs Jacksonville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Jacksonville will win this college basketball game with 75.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Arkansas vs Jacksonville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Arkansas will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 13 away games (+5.70 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Jacksonville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+7.85 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Jacksonville has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Jacksonville have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 36.76% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -12.25% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 4.35% ROI

Jacksonville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI).

  • 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -12.31% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,429/3,478) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,429/3,478) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,984 points/3,478 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Jacksonville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville has an eFG% of 51% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Jacksonville is shooting 34% from three (344/1,027) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 35%

Jacksonville has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (309 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Jacksonville has averaged 1.23 points per shot (3,455 points/2,802 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Central Arkansas has allowed 80.0 points per game (4,399 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Central Arkansas has 385 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (221/596) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Jacksonville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (411/1,251) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,186/2,816) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Jacksonville has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (3,419 points/2,816 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 1.24


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