SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsLive OddsMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsLive OddsTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Live Odds
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NCAAB Picks
  3. Jacksonville St. Gamecocks vs UTEP Miners
Thu 9:00 PM ET
Jacksonville St. Gamecocks logo
Jacksonville St.
Gamecocks73
15-17
versus
UTEP Miners logo
UTEP
Miners66
11-20
Final
Team12T
Jacksonville St. Gamecocks304373
UTEP Miners313566
NCAAB · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks at UTEP Miners

Your Picks on Jacksonville St. vs UTEP

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks vs UTEP Miners Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Don Haskins Center — El Paso, TX

Article updated Jan 23, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will face off against the UTEP Miners in a C-USA matchup on Thursday evening. The Miners, with a record of 11-20, are favored to win with a

Game outlook

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will face off against the UTEP Miners in a C-USA matchup on Thursday evening. The Miners, with a record of 11-20, are favored to win with a -5.5 opening line that has not moved. UTEP has a history of success against Jacksonville State, going 2-0 against them last season. The Gamecocks are coming off a home win against Sam Houston, while the Miners secured a big road win against FIU. Will UTEP extend their winning streak in this upcoming game? Read on for the Gamecocks vs. Miners prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gamecocks +205 | Miners -254

Spread: Gamecocks +5.5 (-110) | Miners -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTEP will win straight-up is 72%.

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are focused on securing their fourth conference victory after a competitive start to conference play, with a 3-2 record in five games. Despite road losses, they narrowly beat Louisiana Tech and had a convincing win over Sam Houston State. Key players include top scorer Jaron Pierre Jr., sharp shooter Jamar Franklin, and defensive asset Michael Houge. The Gamecocks are ranked 160th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have solid offensive and defensive stats. For expert advice on College Hoops, the Gamecocks have the Best NCAAB Handicappers available.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

UTEP Miners Analysis

The UTEP Miners are currently on a hot streak, winning eight of their past ten games and holding a 4-1 record in C-USA play. Despite a blowout loss to New Mexico State, they have rebounded with wins against teams like Sam Houston State and Liberty. The team is led by key players such as Otis Frazier III, Corey Camper Jr., Ahamad Bynum, and Devon Barnes who are all averaging double digits in points. UTEP has a strong defense, only allowing an average of 67.6 points per game. They have covered the spread in four of their past five games and have been successful at home. Additionally, they have a solid shooting percentage and are ranked highly in three-point shooting. UTEP's upcoming matchup against Jacksonville St. will be an interesting test for the team.

UTEP Miners Dominate Conference Road Games with Strong Defense and Three-Point Shooting

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have struggled in two out of three conference road games, achieving a successful outcome in only one of them. On the contrary, the UTEP Miners have been performing well, emerging victorious in eight of their last ten games, which includes key wins against strong opponents like Liberty and FIU. Additionally, the Miners boast a superior defensive record, conceding only 104.5 points per 100 possessions compared to Jacksonville State's 109.7 points per 100 possessions. UTEP also poses a significant threat from beyond the arc, demonstrating a remarkable 38.7% three-point shooting proficiency this season. This statistic is particularly advantageous for UTEP as Jacksonville State ranks 196th in three-point defense.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#JacksonvilleStGamecocks#UTEPMiners

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Gamecocks vs Miners archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Gamecocks vs Miners matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks+205 → +234Moved
  • Moneyline · UTEP Miners-254 → -285Moved
  • Spread · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks+5.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UTEP Miners-5.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 137 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 137 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks
15-17 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UTEP Miners
11-20 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-23T11:17:02.939Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-29UTEP Miners 72 · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks 65
  • 2024-02-01Jacksonville St. Gamecocks 71 · UTEP Miners 79
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks defeated UTEP Miners 73-66

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks defeated UTEP Miners 73-66 on January 23, 2025, a 7-point decision in the series. Jacksonville St. Gamecocks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Jacksonville St. Gamecocks +6.5 (-110) spread, Jacksonville St. Gamecocks covered, while the 139 combined points finished over the recorded total of 137.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BrycetSpread · UTEP Miners -6.5 (-110)Loss