Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs battle the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 17.
We’re bullish about Jacksonville State on the spread at -4.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against LA Tech and you can get -110.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs claimed a victory in their previous game. A 59-58 home win occurred against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost their last game, being beaten at home to Sam Houston Bearkats 77-62.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Jax State have won both of the most recent meetings against LA Tech. At home, they triumphed 63-61 before a 70-68 win on the road. The past 4 games H2H record shows that both teams have two wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech
|
20-14 | 2375 | 2210 | 165 | 16-4 | 4-10 | 1L |
Jacksonville State
|
15-17 | 2325 | 2188 | 137 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 1L |
Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Prediction & Picks
Our Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Game Prediction
Jacksonville State should be able to cover the -4.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -110.
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 Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State stats:
Jax State -4.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver 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 wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Jacksonville State to cover the -4.5 spread, Over 126.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and Jacksonville State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
63
-
71
Jax State
If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Gamecocks to enjoy a 71-63 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.
Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 69% chance of securing victory, Jacksonville State are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -227. Louisiana Tech are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +180.
4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 126.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 126.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Louisiana Tech Stats
Jacksonville State Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 126.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 126.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 126.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 59.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.80 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 139.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 131.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 126.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 126.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Conference USA | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberty
|
25-7 | 2501 | 2253 | 248 | 14-4 | 11-3 | 1L |
Sam Houston
|
22-11 | 2714 | 2447 | 267 | 14-2 | 8-9 | 1L |
Kennesaw State
|
21-13 | 2834 | 2587 | 247 | 14-3 | 7-10 | 3W |
|
Louisiana Tech
|
20-14 | 2375 | 2210 | 165 | 16-4 | 4-10 | 1L |
Western Kentucky
|
18-14 | 2537 | 2436 | 101 | 13-6 | 5-8 | 3L |
Middle Tennessee
|
17-15 | 2414 | 2329 | 85 | 12-5 | 5-10 | 1L |
New Mexico State
|
16-16 | 2403 | 2303 | 100 | 11-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Missouri State
|
16-18 | 2551 | 2502 | 49 | 11-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
|
Jacksonville State
|
15-17 | 2325 | 2188 | 137 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 1L |
FIU
|
15-17 | 2580 | 2492 | 88 | 12-7 | 3-10 | 1L |
UTEP
|
11-20 | 2149 | 2244 | -95 | 9-8 | 2-12 | 1L |
Delaware
|
10-21 | 2098 | 2293 | -195 | 6-11 | 4-10 | 1L |
- 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
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