Jacksonville State vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Jacksonville State (11-18) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas (9-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (11-18) visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears (9-20) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Conway.

Jacksonville State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Jacksonville State vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jacksonville State-2.5 -110O 147.5 -110-145
Central Arkansas +2.5 -110U 147.5 -110+120

Jacksonville State vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this game with 55.3% confidence.

Jacksonville State vs Central Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

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


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  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 22 away games (+11.50 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 games (+10.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.20 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 41 games (+8.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+8.30 Units / 31% ROI)

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has gone 12-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.73% ROI).

  • 7-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units / -37.46% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.2 Units / -0.81% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.79% ROI

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State is shooting 37% from three (214/577) this season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville State has 17.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 16.4

Jacksonville State has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (306 assists/ 306 TOs) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (292 assists/ 316 TOs) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Arkansas is shooting 32% from three (419/1,331) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 35%

Central Arkansas is shooting 33% from three (212/642) this season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 36%

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (563 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Jacksonville State has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,388 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Jacksonville State has forced 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Jacksonville State has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Central Arkansas has 360 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Central Arkansas has allowed 81.3 points per game (1,951 points/24 games) this season — highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 70.4

Central Arkansas has allowed 81.2 points per game (4,466 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 70.4


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