Coastal Carolina vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 1

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Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez smiles after his team ties the game 14-14 during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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  • Jacksonville State is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Coastal Carolina
  • Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State Total(Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: CBSSN

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 0-0 visit AmFirst Stadium to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 0-0 on Aug. 29 in Jacksonville, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.

Jacksonville State is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Coastal Carolina+2.5 -11055.5 -110+110
Jacksonville State -2.5 -11055.5 -110-135

Coastal Carolina vs Jacksonville State Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this game with 57.0% confidence.

Coastal Carolina vs Jacksonville State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Coastal Carolina and Jacksonville State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+6.60 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+4.30 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+3.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.40 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Coastal Carolina players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Coastal Carolina Player Prop Bets Today

  • Braydon Bennett has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Ethan Vasko has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ethan Vasko has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jameson Tucker has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina was 9-4 against the spread last college football season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • Coastal Carolina was 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 18% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina was 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina was 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI

Jacksonville State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Jacksonville State is 8-4 against the spread this college football season (+3.6 Units / 25.17% ROI).

  • Jacksonville State was 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 21.79% ROI
  • Jacksonville State was 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • Jacksonville State was 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Jacksonville State: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

Jacksonville State was 8-1 (.800) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .378

Jacksonville State is 8-1 (.727) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .464

Jacksonville State is 5-3 (.625) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .396

Jacksonville State is 4-2 (.571) when not losing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .416

Matchup Notes for Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State’s QBs has thrown for 2,310 passing yards in 14 games (just 165.0 YPG) since the 2022 season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.6 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State have just 165.1 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 11th-worst among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.9 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State’s offense has thrown for 2,310 passing yards in 14 games (just 165.0 YPG) since the 2022 season — 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.6 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 6,319 passing yards in 25 games (252.8 YPG) since the 2022 season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed 256.5 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s RBs had 39.3 receiving yards per game last season — 13th-best among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense allowed 29.5 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina’s RBs rushed for 1,239 yards on 280 carries (just 4.4 YPC) last season — T-25th-worst among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense allowed just 2.8 YPC last season — 2nd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina QBs have 31 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2022 season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina QBs had 18 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Coastal Carolina RBs averaged just 4.3 Yards per Carry (1,300 yards/305 carries) in the 2023 season– T-18th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Coastal Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 6,319 passing yards in 25 games (252.8 YPG) since the 2022 season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed 256.5 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina RBs were targeted 20 times in close and late situations in the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends

Jacksonville State’s QBs has thrown for 2,310 passing yards in 14 games (just 165.0 YPG) since the 2022 season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.6 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State have just 165.1 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 11th-worst among FBS skill players. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.9 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State’s offense has thrown for 2,310 passing yards in 14 games (just 165.0 YPG) since the 2022 season — 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 249.6 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State Skill Players have been targeted 353 times since the 2022 season– 5th-fewest among FBS Teams

Jacksonville State TEs have averaged 33.0 yards per reception (66 yards/2 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 9.9

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina has allowed 13.4 yards per completion (6,441 yards/479 completions) since the 2022 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 11.9

Coastal Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on just 60 of 462 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) in the 2023 season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on 36 of 171 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Coastal Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of 81% (17 completions/21 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%

Coastal Carolina has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 101 of 791 attempts (13%) since the 2022 season– 8th-best in FBS; Average: 10%

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends

Jacksonville State has allowed 2.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (457 yards / 168 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8

Jacksonville State has allowed 2.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (457 yards / 168 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.8

Jacksonville State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 95 of 1,021 carries (9%) since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%

Jacksonville State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 9 of 47 attempts (19%) on 3rd and long this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Jacksonville State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (13 completions/31 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%


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