- Ohio is a -3.5 point favorite vs. Jacksonville State
- Ohio vs. Jacksonville State Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Ohio Bobcats (10-3) visit Camping World Stadium to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4) on Dec. 20 in Orlando, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.
Ohio is a betting favorite in the Cure Bowl, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Ohio vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Jacksonville State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | -3.5 -105 | 54.5 -110 | -160 |
| Jacksonville State | +3.5 -115 | 54.5 -110 | +135 |
Ohio vs Jacksonville State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this game with 57.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio and Jacksonville State, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Ohio vs Jacksonville State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 59.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Ohio Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Ohio has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.70 Units / 58% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.20 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- Ohio have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.00 Units / 15% ROI)
Jacksonville State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 15% 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 Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.20 Units / 21% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Ohio players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Ohio Player Prop Bets Today
- Chase Hendricks has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Coleman Owen has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Parker Navarro has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Rodney Harris II has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Anthony Tyus III has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Jacksonville State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Jacksonville State Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Tre Stewart has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tyler Huff has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.25 Units / 74% ROI)
- Michael Pettway has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tyler Huff has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tyler Huff has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ohio is 9-4 against the spread this college football season (+4.6 Units / 32.06% ROI).
- Ohio is 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 16.36% ROI
- Ohio is 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- Ohio is 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Jacksonville State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Jacksonville State is 7-6 against the spread this college football season (+0.35 Units / 2.44% ROI).
- Jacksonville State is 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 6.3% ROI
- Jacksonville State is 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.42% ROI
- Jacksonville State is 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -26.32% ROI
Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Jacksonville State
Ohio is 14-1 (.933) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .627
Ohio is 12-2 (.857) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .473
Ohio is 17-1 (.944) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: .666
Ohio is 6-1 (.857) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .645
Jacksonville State: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio
Jacksonville State is 12-5 (.706) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .381
Jacksonville State is 7-4 (.636) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .503
Jacksonville State is 5-1 (.833) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .645
Jacksonville State is 14-6 (.700) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Matchup Notes for Ohio vs. Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among NonP5 defenses.
Jacksonville State’s TEs has gained 608 yards on 41 receptions (14.8 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-5th-best among FBS TEs. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-4th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s RBs has averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch this season — T-25th-worst among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 6.5 RAC to RBs this season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio’s RBs has gained 128 yards on 20 receptions (just 6.4 YPR) this season — 25th-worst among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 6.5 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Ohio’s RBs has averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch this season — T-25th-worst among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 6.5 RAC to RBs this season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.
Ohio Skill Players have no touchdowns on 46 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.3
Ohio WRs have no touchdowns on 34 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8
Ohio QBs have rushed for 16 TDs this season– T-5th-most among FBS Teams
Ohio’s WRs has just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-18th-worst among FBS WRs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends
Jacksonville State has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among NonP5 defenses.
Jacksonville State TEs have averaged 22.8 yards per reception (137 yards/6 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2
Jacksonville State TEs have averaged 28.0 yards per reception (168 yards/6 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.1
Jacksonville State’s TEs has gained 608 yards on 41 receptions (14.8 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-5th-best among FBS TEs. Ohio’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State have rushed for 48 TDs this season– most among FBS Offenses
Ohio Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.
Ohio has tackled opponents for a loss on 166 of 736 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Ohio tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 364 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Ohio has allowed 11 rushing TDs on 395 carries (35.9 Carries Per TD) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 20.9
Ohio has tackled opponents for a loss on 166 of 736 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends
Jacksonville State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 11 of 52 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%
Jacksonville State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 11 of 52 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
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 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 tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 41 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 27th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.
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