Jacksonville St. Gamecocks vs
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Jacksonville State Looks to Secure Bowl Eligibility with Victory over Louisiana Tech, Betting Favorite with -10 Line

Jacksonville State has had a turnaround season after losing their first three games, winning five in a row and tying with Western Kentucky atop the C-USA standings. If they beat Louisiana Tech, they will be bowl eligible. Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, has lost two of their last three games and had the lowest scoring game in college football this season with a 9-3 loss. They are currently 3-5 overall and 2-3 in C-USA play. In the upcoming game between Jacksonville State and Louisiana Tech, Jacksonville State is the betting favorite with a current line of -10.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Gamecocks -385 | Bulldogs +300
• Spread: Gamecocks -10 (-110) | Bulldogs +10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 56 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Jacksonville St. will win straight-up is 79%.

Jacksonville St. vs Louisiana Tech Stats

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks

Jacksonville State University's football team is currently ranked 13th in the nation for scoring, averaging 38.6 points per game. During their five-game winning streak, they have been averaging 46.8 points per game. In their most recent game, a 31-21 road win over Liberty, the Gamecocks outgained their opponent in yards and covered as a 2.5-point underdog. The team is led by their strong rushing offense, which ranks third in the nation, and quarterback Tyler Huff has been performing well, with no interceptions in the last four games. Despite their defensive rankings being lower, the team has been successful this season with a record of 5-3 and has covered the spread in their last five games. Their upcoming game will be against a defense that ranks well against the pass and run. With a power ranking of 26, Jacksonville State is positioned 12th in offense and 100th in defense, and has a season record of 5-3.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Analysis

In their recent game against Sam Houston State, Louisiana Tech faced a 9-3 loss on the road due to turnovers, despite outgaining the opponent. Evan Bullock and Jack Turner both had passing yards, with Omiri Wiggins leading in rushing yards and Tru Edwards in receiving yards. The Bulldogs covered the spread as an 11-point underdog. Throughout the season, Louisiana Tech's defense has been strong, ranking 26th in points against but struggling with their offense, ranking 115th in points per game. Bullock and Turner have been key players, with Wiggins and Edwards leading in rushing and receiving yards respectively. Moving forward, the Bulldogs will face a Gamecocks defense that ranks 56th in defending the pass and 105th in defending the run. Louisiana Tech has a power ranking of 91 and is 112th in offense, scoring an average of 21.25 points per game. They have a record of 3-5 (4-4 ATS) and have had success against Jacksonville State in the past.

Jacksonville State Set to Extend Winning Streak Against Louisiana Tech

Jacksonville State is currently enjoying a formidable five-game winning streak, whereas Louisiana Tech has faced two losses in their last three games. Ranking third in rushing yards per game, the Gamecocks are recognized as one of the more high-scoring teams in the nation. However, they will be up against a formidable Tech defense, which currently stands 26th in the nation in points against per game. Despite this, the Gamecocks are expected to excel in their ground game due to their offensive capabilities. Moreover, the defensive matchup favors Jacksonville State, as their strong pass defense aligns with the primary strength of the Bulldogs’ offense. Therefore, the Gamecocks are likely to continue their streak of victories and cover the spread, ultimately claiming victory with a score of Jacksonville State -9.5.

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