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Cure Bowl: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio Bobcats (10-3) and Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4) meet Friday in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Last season’s Cure Bowl between Appalachian State and Miami (Ohio) was played in a deluge in Orlando, with 13 combined fumbles in a 13-9 win by the Mountaineers. The weather forecast is very pleasant for this year’s installment, with temperatures in the mid-50’s and an 8-10 MPH, chilly for Orlando, actually.

Ohio steams into Orlando after a 38-3 rout of the Miami RedHawks in the MAC Championship Game, winning and covering for a sixth straight game. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 outings for the Bobcats.

While coach Tim Albin left the Ohio program for the Charlotte 49ers job, surprisingly, the Bobcats have had no players in the transfer portal as of Thursday.

For Jacksonville State, it not only lost coach Rich Rodriguez to West Virginia, but 2 stud defensive players have pulled up stakes, too. S Zechariah Poyser has signed with the Miami Hurricanes, while LB Reginald Hughes, a top EDGE player, is bound for the Colorado Buffaloes. Several other defensive starters have hit the portal, too, leaving their status in question.

Jax State pounded the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 52-12 in the Conference USA title game. This is a team which can run the ball well, as can Ohio. Both teams are very good, and feature a pair of 1,000-yard rushers each. However, the Bobcats have a lockdown rush defense, which the Gamecocks struggle in that area. That will be the difference.

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Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:33 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Jacksonville State +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread: Ohio -4.5 (-115) | Jacksonville State +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio vs. Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 32, Jacksonville State 18

Moneyline

Ohio (-200) will cost you twice as much as your potential return, and that is way too much for a singular wager. However, if you were to include the Bobcats into a multi-leg parlay, either as part of a bowl parlay, or multi-sport ticket, including Ohio isn’t terribly expensive or risky.

PASS, as a standalone wager.

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Against the spread

BACK OHIO -4.5 (-110) laying the points in Orlando.

The Bobcats enter on a roll, winning and covering 6 in a row. And, while Ohio loses its coach to the Charlotte job, the kids have stayed together and not hit the portal en masse.

Jacksonville State +4.5 (-110) had some issues stopping the run, but generally it had a strong defense. However, with Hughes and Poyser moving on to power programs, that’s a huge loss for the Gamecocks in this bowl game.

Over/Under

UNDER 56.5 (-110) is the lean in this matinee battle in O-Town.

Ohio has cashed low in 4 of the past 5 games, allowing 10 or fewer points in each of those Under results. The Bobcats rush defense has had it on lockdown, allowing just 95.5 yards per game, ranking among the best in the nation. The Ohio D has allowed 296.3 total yards asnd 17.5 points per game, too.

Jax State has a top-notch offense, especially in the run game, and it’s rush defense is a question mark. Losing Hughes and Poyser hurts, too, but we should still see more defense than offense.

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C-USA Championship Game: Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4, 6-2 C-USA) visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4, 7-1) Friday in the Conference USA championship game. Kickoff from AmFirst Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network / Fubo). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Western Kentucky snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 19-17 win over Jacksonville State Saturday as a 1-point home favorite. QB Caden Veltkamp was 28-of-47 passing for 301 yards with a TD while RB Elijah Young carried the ball 19 times for 91 yards.

Jacksonville State snapped an 8-game winning streak with Saturday’s loss. The Gamecocks carried the ball 43 times for 229 yards and 2 TDs on the ground.

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Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Western Kentucky +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Jacksonville State -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Western Kentucky +4.5 (-110) | Jacksonville State -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 27, Western Kentucky 21

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on Jacksonville State (-190), which is 5-1 at home this season.

Against the spread

LEAN JACKSONVILLE STATE -4.5 (-110).

The Gamecocks struggled against the Hilltoppers on the road last week, but were still able to keep the game close, even though they had already locked up their spot in the championship. They are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games, while 7 of their last 8 wins have been by at least 7 points.

Western Kentucky is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 58.5 (-110).

Western Kentucky has hit the Under in 6 of its last 9 games. It has scored 21 or fewer points in 3 straight games and allowed 21 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

Jacksonville State has hit the Under in back-to-back games and allowed 24 or fewer points in 7 of its last 9.

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Jacksonville State at Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Jacksonville State at Liberty odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3, 3-0 Conference USA) meet the Liberty Flames (5-1, 3-1) in a Wednesday night showdown in Lynchburg, Va. The opening kickoff at Williams Stadium will be at 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around Jacksonville State vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Jacksonville State won its fourth consecutive game last Wednesday when it drubbed Middle Tennessee 42-20 (covered -20.5). The Gamecocks rushed for a season-high 438 yards; only one other team (Liberty twice in 2023) has rushed for over-400 yards since the beginning of 2023. JSU has scored 203 points over its last 4 games.

Liberty also played last Wednesday and lost a regular-season game for the first time since 2022 when they dropped a 27-24 contest (as a -26.5 favorite) at Kennesaw State.

The Flames topped the Gamecocks 31-13 (covering a -7) in last year’s meeting in Jacksonville, Ala. (Oct. 10, 2023).

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Jacksonville State at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Jacksonville State +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Liberty -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State +2.5 (-110) | Liberty -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jacksonville State at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 31, Jacksonville State 28

Moneyline

Neither side has played much of a schedule, and that muddies the water in parsing some strengths and weaknesses.

But Liberty is at home and has the better defense. The Flames have yielded just 321.3 total yards per game; that ranks second in CUSA. Especially when it comes to success-rate analytics, the Liberty defense is a separator in this matchup. The Flames are especially strong on the defensive line, and in a game where both sides will look to hammer the ground game look for Liberty to have an edge in forcing more passing downs.

The Flames were much the better team when these foes met last October, and they can be regarded as a near-60% probability to take this one.

TAKE LIBERTY (-130).

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Against the spread

The Flames are a lean, but a 1-score game would not be a surprise. PASS.

Over/Under

Peg this matchup as being run-heavy, and an exchange into the 50s has a good probability of slowing before the scale is tipped.

Last year’s meeting cashed on an Under 59.5, and the UNDER 63.5 (-110) is the best leverage play on Wednesday.

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New Mexico State at Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New Mexico State at Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Mexico State Aggies (1-4, 0-2 Conference USA) visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3, 1-0) in a Wednesday night tussle in Jacksonville, Ala. Kickoff at AmFirst Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around New Mexico State vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

New Mexico State went 0-for-September after defeating visiting FCS Southeast Missouri State 23-16 in its Aug. 31 season opener. The Aggies have twice been held under 200 yards in total offense and are averaging just 263.8 yards per game overall, which ranks 126th in the nation — out of 133 teams — according to NCAA.com.

The Aggies never led in their most recent loss, a 50-40 defeat as 9-point home underdogs to the rival New Mexico Lobos. The Over (54) easily hit as there were a combined 43 points scored in the 4th quarter. For the season, State is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) with a 2-2-1 Over/Under record.

Jacksonville State defeated Kennesaw State 63-24 Friday and has rallied with back-to-back victories after opening 0-3. The Gamecocks covered as 17-point home favorites for their 2nd cover in a row — they’re 2-3 ATS on the season with a 4-1 O/U record.

A solid ground game that ranks 23rd in yards per game (204.4) and 27th in yards per carry (5.21) has propelled the Gamecocks on offense. QB Tyler Huff leads JSU with 445 rushing yards (5 TDs), while RB Tre Stewart has 354 rushing yards with a team-high 8 TDs.

NMSU won last year’s meeting — the only time the 2 teams have met — 20-17 as a 2.5-point home underdog with the Under (48) cashing Nov. 25.

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New Mexico State at Jacksonville State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: New Mexico State +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Jacksonville State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico State +20.5 (-110) | Jacksonville State -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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New Mexico State at Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 38, New Mexico State 24

Moneyline

No interest here: PASS.

Against the spread

NMSU is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 CUSA games.

Jacksonville State is the better team on both sides of the ball, but this spread stretches the Gamecocks’ advantage too thin. JSU will want to pass to be at its best, but expect the Aggies — a decent team in defensive passing success rate — to hold enough sway in that area of the game.

Look for NMSU to get some 3rd-down stops and at least be able to back-door a cover if it falls behind early. Plus, JSU takes the field on short rest, while the Aggies should come in fresh.

TAKE AGGIES +20.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over is 5-1 across Jacksonville State’s last 6 games.

JSU ranks as a high-speed offense when it comes to seconds per play, and usually trailing NMSU is in the top half of that statistical category. On a good-weather night in Alabama, look for both teams to find the end zone enough times to push this contest into the 60’s.

TAKE OVER 58.5 (-110).

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Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks begin their seasons Thursday. Kick-off from AmFirst Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Coastal Carolina finished last season with an 8-5 overall record and tied for 3rd place in the Sun Belt’s East Division with a 5-3 record in conference play. It finished off the season with a 24-14 win over San Jose State in the Hawaii Bowl. The Chanticleers lost QB Grayson McCall to NC State in the offseason and will be led by QB Ethan Vasko, who threw for 7 touchdowns and an interception last season as the 2nd-string signal-caller, with the possibility of Michigan State transfer QB Noah Kim also seeing reps.

Jacksonville State finished last season with a 9-4 overall record, including 5-1 at home and 6-2 in C-USA, good 3rd in the conference. It ended the season with a 34-31 victory over Louisiana in the New Orleans Bowl. QB Logan Smothers, who threw for 6 TDs and 4 INTs as a 2nd-stringer last year, and Furman transfer QB Tyler Huff will be co-starters Thursday. Gamecocks coach Rich Rodriguez has yet to announce a full-season starter after QB Zion Webb completed his 7th year of eligibility in 2023 and declared for the NFL Draft.

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Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Coastal Carolina +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Jacksonville State -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Coastal Carolina +3 (-110) | Jacksonville State -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Coastal Carolina at Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 24, Coastal Carolina 20

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Jacksonville State spread.

Against the spread

BET JACKSONVILLE STATE -3 (-110).

Jacksonville State has shown a tendency in the past to keep the ball on the ground and control possession. Its offensive line is returning 3 starters, while RB Anwar Lewis is back for his senior season. In the season opener in front of its home crowd, Jacksonville State will overwhelm Vasko and company to start off its season with a win and cover.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 54.5 (-110).

While both teams will be looking to strike early and often using different strategies, the Gamecocks’ willingness to chew the clock and keep the ball on the ground will impact the total. With each team implementing new offseason schemes while trying to play to their strengths, 54.5 points will prove to be too high to eclipse.

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Jacksonville State at FIU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Jacksonville State Gamecocks at FIU Panthers odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (6-2, 4-1 Conference USA) and FIU Panthers (4-4, 1-4) meet Wednesday night in University Park, Fla. Kickoff at Riccardo Silva Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jacksonville State vs. FIU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Jacksonville State has fared quite well in its 1st season with an NCAA Division I FBS classification. The Gamecocks are coming off a 20-17 upset win as a 7.5-point underdog over Western Kentucky last Tuesday.

Florida International also triumphed in a 1-score game last Wednesday, defeating Sam Houston State 33-27 in double-overtime as a +5 underdog. Three of the Panthers 4 wins have been as an underdog.

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Jacksonville State at FIU odds

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Moneyline: Jacksonville State -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | FIU +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State -7.5 (-115) | FIU +7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Jacksonville State at FIU picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 27, FIU 17

Moneyline

Lots of juice here: PASS.

Against the spread

Both sides have piled up some 1-possession margins, and there is a decent amount of gray area in and around the prognosis of a JSU-by-7-to-10 game.

Both teams have played weak schedules. PASS.

Over/Under

Jacksonville State figures to run the ball a lot, but it also plays at a fast pace. With a little more success on 3rd downs and possibly a bit of regression in the average-drive-start yardage, FIU might well cede a lead to the Gamecocks, but then hang around in a low-scoring tussle.

The Miami forecast is calling for winds in the 15-mile-an-hour range. That could monkey with some field-goal attempts and make for more ground game and running-clock snaps.

There is more combined defensive talent on the field as a whole, and there has been some turnover/short-field benefit to some games on both sides that stand out as relative offensive success.

BACK THE UNDER 45.5 (-105).

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Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-2, 2-0 CUSA) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-2, 3-1) meet Tuesday at Burgess-Snow Field in Jacksonville, Ala. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hilltoppers picked up a 35-28 road win against Louisiana Tech last time out on Oct. 5, covering a 6-point spread as the Over (59) cashed. WKU has covered the past 3 games, while the Over snapped a 2-game Under run. Western Kentucky has covered the past 2 games on the road, while the Over is 2-1 in 3 away games this season.

Rich Rodriguez’s Gamecocks have already won 5 games, and normally 6 wins are needed for bowl eligibility. Jacksonville State won the Division II National Championship in 1992, but it just accepted an invitation to Conference USA and a spot in the FBS this season. So it is ineligible for a conference championship or bowl game in 2023, likely having to wait until 2024 to make program history.

Jax State was humbled by Liberty last time out by a 31-13 score as 7-point underdogs as the Under (59.5) cashed. That snapped a 3-game win streak, and 2-0-1 ATS run. The Under is 5-2 overall for the Gamecocks.

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Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Western Kentucky -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Jacksonville +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Western Kentucky -7.5 (-110) | Jacksonville State +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Western Kentucky 33, Jacksonville State 22

Moneyline

Western Kentucky (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return for this mid-week road test. That’s a little expensive considering the fact Jacksonville State (+240) has been playing good football most of the season. You can’t risk that kind of money, especially on a road team, even if the ‘Toppers are on a roll.

PASS.

Against the spread

WESTERN KENTUCKY -7.5 (-110) is a decent play on the road laying the points, although I’d feel a lot more confident if this was a flat 7, or better yet, 6.5.

Even so, Western Kentucky has covered 3 in a row, including a road win at Louisiana Tech, and a narrow 3-point loss at Troy. The offense has averaged 30.0 PPG in the past 3 games, and will be more than a handful for the Jacksonville State +7.5 (-110) defense to handle.

Over/Under

UNDER 59.5 (-105) is the lean, but don’t get carried away betting too much.

The Over has split 3-3 in 6 games for Western Kentucky this season, going 2-1 on the road. For Jax State, though, the Under is 5-2 overall, including 4-0 at home. The defense has allowed 12.0 PPG in 4 home games, with 31 of 48 total points scored by a good Liberty team last time out.

Proceed cautiously, but the lean is to the Under.

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Liberty at Jacksonville State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Liberty at Jacksonville State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-1, 3-0 C-USA) welcome the Liberty Flames (5-0, 3-0) to Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liberty at Jacksonville State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Flames beat Sam Houston State 21-16 last Thursday, but failed to cover as a 21.5-point home favorite. Liberty is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, and 2-0 ATS on the road. The Flames are led by QB Kaidon Salter, who has 1,176 passing yards and 12 TDs to go along with 306 rushing yards.

The Gamecocks are coming off a 45-30 win over Middle Tennessee, beating the Blue Raiders by 15 to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. Jacksonville State is 4-1-1 ATS and 3-0 ATS at home this season. It is led by QB Logan Smothers, who has 5 passing TDs and 5 rushing TDs. The Gamecocks’ lone loss was in a 30-16 Week 3 loss to Coastal Carolina.

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Liberty at Jacksonville State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Liberty -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Jacksonville State +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Liberty -6.5 (-110) | Jacksonville State +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Liberty at Jacksonville State picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 31, Jacksonville State 24

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to bet a -250 moneyline favorite here even though Liberty is 2-0 on the road and undefeated this season.

Against the spread

LEAN LIBERTY -6.5 (-110).

Liberty is coming off a close call against Sam Houston State, but it has been terrific this season ATS and has continued possessions at a high rate.

Liberty ranks 16th in the nation in 3rd-down conversation rate while Jacksonville State sits 108th. The Flames have won 4 of their 5 games by double figures. They will be the better side offensively.

The Gamecocks haven’t played a competent opponent at home yet this season and have yet to be a home underdog, so this will be unfamiliar territory for Jacksonville State, which doesn’t have a QB with a completion rate over 60%

Back LIBERTY -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 56.5 (-110).

Jacksonville State is 2-4 O/U, and Liberty is 2-3 O/U this season. The Gamecocks have held their opponent to 30 or fewer in every game and have held their opponent to 14 or fewer in 3 of 6.

Both Liberty and Jacksonville State rank top 25 in opponents’ yards per play, respectively at 4.7 and 4.8. Expect defenses to dominate and take UNDER 56.5 (-110).

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Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-1, 2-0 CUSA) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4, 0-1) meet Wednesday at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn., for a Conference USA battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Jacksonville State vs. Middle Tennessee odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Gamecocks had a miraculous comeback in a 35-28 victory against Sam Houston State Thursday. Jacksonville State trailed 28-20 with just 1:11 left in regulation, but coach Rich Rodriguez’s team drove the length of the field, with QB Logan Smothers hitting WR Perry Carter for a 28-yard touchdown with 13 ticks left. Smothers then had a successful 2-point conversion pass to force OT, where he shined in the extra session.

The Blue Raiders were on the short end of a 31-10 loss at home at Western Kentucky in the CUSA opener on Thursday night. Not only is Middle Tennessee just 1-4 straight up, but it is also 1-4 against the spread (ATS). The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for MTSU.

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Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jacksonville State +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Middle Tennessee -176 (bet $176 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State +3.5 (-110) | Middle Tennessee -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 27, Middle Tennessee 24

Moneyline

JACKSONVILLE STATE (+146) is a decent play as a rather moderate underdog. The Gamecocks have just one setback, falling to Coastal Carolina on Sept. 9. It was also the team’s lone non-cover, too, as it is 3-1-1 ATS in 5 games.

Middle Tennessee is rather heavily favored for a team sitting at 1-4, but 2 of those setbacks are against SEC-ranked teams Alabama and Missouri, so the record looks a little worse than it is. The Blue Raiders also lost by 21 to Western Kentucky last week, and it has an 8-point loss to Colorado State, with the lone victory against FCS opponent Murray State.

The Gamecocks are on a roll, and brimming with conference after last week’s comeback OT win against the Bearkats.

Against the spread

JACKSONVILLE STATE +3.5 (-110) catching 3 and a hook is a decent play, especially if you just can’t bring yourself to play the road ‘dog straight up.

Middle Tennessee is just 1-4 ATS in 5 games this season, including 0-2 ATS at home. Jax State won and either covered or pushed last week at Sam Houston depending on when you placed your wager.

Over/Under

UNDER 51.5 (-110) is the lean, but be very careful.

The Under is a perfect 4-for-4 for Jacksonville State in games that ended in regulation. Middle Tennessee has cashed the Under in 3 of the past 4 games overall, and it has produced 23 or fewer points in all 4 games against FBS opponents this season.

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Jacksonville State at Northern Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Jacksonville State at Northern Colorado odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3) and Northern Colorado Bears (2-4) will face off Saturday at the Lobo Classic in Albuquerque. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET in The Pit. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jacksonville State vs. Northern Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

G Skyelar Potter leads 3 Jacksonville State players in double-figure scoring at 13.6 points per game, while G Dalton Knecht (17.0 PPG), G Daniel Kountz (15.7 PPG) and G Matt Johnson II (13.7) head the Northern Colorado attack.

While the Bears are used to playing at a high elevation with their home court more than 4,200 feet above sea level, the Gamecocks could have some issues dealing with the thin Albuquerque air (5,312 feet above sea level). This could play a large factor in this game for both teams.

The Gamecocks average 74.4 PPG and allow 70.2 PPG, while the Bears score just 66.0 PPG and yield too many points at 79.2 PPG, which ranks 338th in the country. Neither team is effective from the field: Jacksonville State shoots 44.0% and Northern Colorado shoots 39.5%.

This game will be fast-paced with plenty of missed shots for both teams. Whichever team can shoot the 3 better will have the advantage and win. Jacksonville State hits 40.9% of their 3-point attempts, while Norther Colorado struggles at 33.3%.

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Jacksonville State at Northern Colorado odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jacksonville State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Northern Colorado -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State +2.5 (-115) | Northern Colorado -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jacksonville State at Northern Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Jacksonville State 77, Northern Colorado 75

Moneyline

BET JACKSONVILLE STATE (+120).

I’m surprised the Gamecocks are underdogs. They’re the higher scoring team with the better defense. I see them winning this game outright, making this my FAVORITE PLAY in this neutral-site matchup.

Against the spread

If you want the safety of taking 2.5 points, split up part of your ML wager and bet it on Jacksonville State +2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 146.5 (-110).

Both teams should reach 70 points in this game. Jacksonville State could get to 80, which should help an OVER 146.5 (-110) ticket cash.

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