Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 75-53.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 11:22 AM
  • Jacksonville State (9-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Sam Houston (10-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Sam Houston / Jacksonville State TV channel: ESPN+

The Sam Houston Bearkats (10-10) visit Pete Mathews Coliseum to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-10) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Jacksonville, AL.

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

The Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sam Houston+2.5 -110O 135.5 -110+120
Jacksonville State -2.5 -110U 135.5 -110-145

Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sam Houston will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+12.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 26 games (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.33% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -2.18% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for -0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.11% ROI

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -2.7% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI

Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Sam Houston is shooting 39% from three (150/381) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (210 assists/ 223 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (243 assists/ 289 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Jacksonville State has made 5.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Jacksonville State has a 30% free throw rate (287 free throw attempts/945 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 28%

Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (106/364) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Sam Houston has averaged 7.7 steals per game (430 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (167/445) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville State has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Jacksonville State has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,388 points/1,980 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Jacksonville State has allowed 64.8 points per game (1,425 points/22 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8


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