Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Basketball NCAAB Wed 17 Dec 19:00
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (JSU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels go up against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

We’re Backing Jax State on the Spread

Jacksonville State really stand out on the spread. Back them at -4.5 to beat Eastern Kentucky with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -110.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 91-80 Jax State Victory

Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Miami-Ohio RedHawks 79-69.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 77-73 reverse against Georgia State Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Jax State claim a 91-80 win over Eastern Kentucky. Each team has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between the sides.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Jacksonville State 4-5 681 559 122 4-3 0-2 1L
Eastern Kentucky 2-8 787 819 -32 1-4 1-4 1L
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Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Jacksonville State against the spread. You can land -110 that the market leaders are able to cover the -4.5 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State stats:

  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Eastern Kentucky in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Eastern Kentucky in 4 of their last 5 games.

Jax State -4.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Jax State -4.5
Totals Over 142.5
Result & BTTS 60 Jax State / Yes

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Jacksonville State -4.5. We’ve also gone for Over 142.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Jacksonville State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky logo 69 - 78 Jax State logo Jax State

There are lots of different ways to back the Gamecocks on the correct score betting and something like 78-69 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Jax State Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Jacksonville State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -185 Moneyline betting odds. Eastern Kentucky are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +154.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 142.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 142.5, it’s -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Eastern Kentucky logo Eastern Kentucky Stats
Jacksonville State logo Jacksonville State Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Conference USA Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 8-2 972 753 219 6-1 2-1 4W
Liberty 7-3 818 657 161 6-1 1-2 1W
Western Kentucky 7-3 848 763 85 6-1 1-2 1W
Louisiana Tech 6-3 643 512 131 6-0 0-3 2W
Sam Houston 6-3 777 678 99 3-0 3-3 1W
New Mexico State 6-3 662 610 52 5-1 1-2 3L
Middle Tennessee 5-4 716 660 56 4-2 1-2 1L
FIU 5-4 756 710 46 5-1 0-3 1L
Missouri State 5-5 749 728 21 5-2 0-3 1W
Jacksonville State 4-5 681 559 122 4-3 0-2 1L
Delaware 4-7 752 810 -58 3-4 1-3 1W
UTEP 3-6 649 645 4 3-2 0-4 4L
The ASUN Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Lipscomb 6-5 877 835 42 4-0 2-5 1L
Austin Peay 5-5 763 692 71 3-0 2-5 1W
North Alabama 5-5 721 740 -19 3-1 2-4 1L
West Georgia 5-5 771 816 -45 3-2 2-3 2L
Jacksonville 5-6 860 825 35 3-1 2-5 1L
FGCU 5-6 917 901 16 4-3 1-3 4L
Queens 5-7 1008 1051 -43 5-1 0-6 2L
Bellarmine 4-6 776 785 -9 3-2 1-4 2L
Central Arkansas 4-7 808 818 -10 4-1 0-6 2L
Stetson 4-8 840 942 -102 4-1 0-7 1W
Eastern Kentucky 2-8 787 819 -32 1-4 1-4 1L
North Florida 2-8 788 865 -77 2-2 0-6 3L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak