Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Liberty Flames Matchup

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

Liberty vs Jacksonville State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Flames versus the Gamecocks? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, AL. Liberty is favored by -4.5 in this Conference USA conference contest against Jacksonville State. The game's over/under currently sits at 135.5 points.

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Liberty Flames at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Where: Jacksonville at Pete Mathews Coliseum
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds LIBRTY -4.5, LIBRTY -194 | JAXST +158 O/U 135.5

Flames Preview: Can the Flames Grab a Win on the Road?

Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games

Liberty improved to 14-4 on the season with a 76-68 road win over Kennesaw State on Thursday, January 30th. The Flames entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.

Liberty took control early, leading 38-28 at halftime. They matched their first-half output with 38 points in the second half, while allowing 40 points to the Owls.

Flames Offense Breakdown

The Flames put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 42.3% from beyond the arc (11/26). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, with a 56.7% success rate on two-point attempts.

Adrian Wooley led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, while Kaden Metheny added 17 points. Andre Weir contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds in just 21 minutes, and Colin Porter also chipped in 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Flames Team Defense

Liberty’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on 39% shooting from the field. The Flames gave up 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% success rate for the other team.

From beyond the arc, Liberty limited their opponent to just 6 threes on 32 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. The other team also went 8/13 from the free-throw line, hitting 61% of their foul shots. Liberty allowed 18 offensive rebounds.

Gamecocks Preview: Will the Gamecocks Exceed Expectations at Home?

Jacksonville State improved to 11-7 on the season with a 71-67 win over FIU on Thursday. The Gamecocks were -6.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell just under the O/U line of 139.5.

Jacksonville State led 36-34 at halftime and maintained their lead by outscoring FIU 35-33 in the second half.

Gamecocks Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Jacksonville State put up 71 points, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong 57.6% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% on 6-of-22 shooting.

At the free-throw line, the Gamecocks connected on 71.4%, making 15-of-21 attempts. Jayden Brewer led the team with 15 points, while Jaron Pierre Jr. and Vianney Salatchoum each added 14 points, with Salatchoum also grabbing 8 rebounds.

Gamecocks Team Defense

Jacksonville State's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/33 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Jacksonville State held their opponents to 6/22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws for 71%. Jacksonville State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Flames vs Gamecocks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Flames are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Jacksonville State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 69 points per game.
The Gamecocks have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.