Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs South Alabama Jaguars Matchup

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

Jacksonville State vs South Alabama Prediction

Looking to win big? The Gamecocks and Jaguars face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars are hosting the game at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 134 points, and South Alabama is favored by -3.5 vs. Jacksonville State.

Jacksonville State vs. South Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at South Alabama Jaguars
Where: Mobile at Mitchell Center
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Betting Odds SALA -3.5, JAXST +134 | SALA -163 O/U 134

Gamecocks Preview: Are the Gamecocks Ready for a Road Win?

Jacksonville State fell to 3-3 on the season after a 71-65 home loss to James Madison on Saturday, November 23rd. The Gamecocks entered the game as +3 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.

Jacksonville State trailed 40-29 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring James Madison 36-31. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap enough to pull off the win.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, thanks largely to their 61.8% shooting on two-pointers (21/34). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%.

Jaron Pierre Jr. led the Gamecocks with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 38.1% overall and just 12.5% from three (1/8). Xavier Brown added 18 points, going 5/9 from three-point range (55.6%), while Elijah Hutchins-Everett and Mason Nicholson contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Jacksonville State's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 21 of 34 attempts to fall, a 61% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 4 threes made on 17 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they hit 11 for 61%. The Gamecocks gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Jaguars Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for South Alabama?

South Alabama improved to 4-3 on the season with a 74-65 win over Alcorn State on Friday. The Jaguars were -17.5 favorites heading into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, surpassing the O/U line of 132.

After trailing 32-29 at halftime, South Alabama turned things around in the second half, outscoring Alcorn State 45-33 to secure the win.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

South Alabama put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34.3% rate from deep. They also connected on 57.1% of their two-point shots.

Myles Corey led the way with 25 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 44.4% from three. Keionte Cornelius added 24 points, hitting 8 threes on 21 attempts, despite shooting just 34.8% overall.

Jaguars Team Defense

South Alabama's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 12 baskets on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate.

From three-point range, opponents went 12 for 35, shooting 34%. South Alabama also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14, a 73% rate. The Jaguars gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Gamecocks vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Jacksonville State has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 71 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, South Alabama has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 67 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Gamecocks have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Jaguars have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.