Georgia Bulldogs vs Jacksonville Dolphins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jacksonville vs Georgia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Athens.

Jacksonville vs Georgia Prediction

The Dolphins and Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SEC. The Bulldogs will host the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144 points, and Georgia is favored by -16 vs. Jacksonville.

Jacksonville vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Jacksonville Dolphins at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds GA -16, JAX +900 | GA -1600 O/U 144

Dolphins Preview: Can Jacksonville Grab a Win on the Road?

Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville improved to 3-1 on the season with a 75-64 win over Siena on Tuesday. The Dolphins, who were -6.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, surpassing the O/U line of 130.5.

Jacksonville took control early, leading 41-26 at halftime. While they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 34 points of their own to secure the win.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their three-pointers (7/14). They connected on 46.2% of their two-point attempts and went 18/26 from the free-throw line, good for 69.2%.

Robert McCray V and Gavin Doty each scored 21 points, with Doty shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three. McCray added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Doty grabbed 9 boards. Jacksonville finished with 12 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.

Dolphins Team Defense

Jacksonville's defense gave up 64 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field on 25 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 39 shooting, which is 46%.

From three-point range, Jacksonville's defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 14 shots, a 50% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 for 69%. Jacksonville limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Georgia pulled off a 66-63 upset win over St. John’s on Sunday, November 24th. The Bulldogs, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game was played at home, and Georgia’s defense played a key role in the victory.

Georgia led 32-28 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points were 129, falling well under the O/U line of 149.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-12 from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 81.2% of their shots (13/16).

Zuby Ejiofor led the Bulldogs with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field. Asa Newell added 18 points on 61.5% shooting, while Silas Demary Jr. contributed 15 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes (2/3).

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 19 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgia's opponents hit 5 of 12 threes, shooting 41%. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws, an 81% rate. Georgia gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Dolphins vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Jacksonville has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 74 points per game.
Georgia has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dolphins have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Georgia posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.