Jacksonville State vs Eastern Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks stay on the road Saturday with a game in Kentucky against Eastern Kentucky. The Gamecocks have six wins and five losses on the year having dropped three of the last five overall following the 11 point road loss against Missouri in their last outing. The Gamecocks offense has done the job this season averaging 78 points on 47.6% shooting from the floor but scored just 72 last time out. Defensively Jacksonville State has been solid as well allowing 68.7 points per game but gave up 83 and their loss to Missouri. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Jaron Pierre Jr. leads Jacksonville State this season averaging 22.7 points and 4.3 assists per game. Jao Ituka  is second on the team averaging 10.6 points and Jamar Franklin has chipped in 10.5 points per game good enough for 3rd on the roster. Big man Michael Houge also averages 10.5 points per game to go along with the team leading 8.5 rebounds.

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels stay at home Saturday with six wins through 11 games played following a 15 point victory in their last outing. The Eastern Kentucky offense has done the work this season averaging 76.7 points on 42.1% shooting and scored 81 points last time out. Defensively Eastern Kentucky has fared well allowing 73.5 points per game overall and gave up just 66 in their most recent victory.

George Kimblie III averages 14.8 points per game to go along with four assists both of which lead Eastern Kentucky this season. Devontae Blanton is second on the roster of 14.6 points to go along with the team leading 6.4 rebounds. Jordan Crawford averages a third best 9.7 points and Mayar Wol is 4th on the team averaging 7.7 points per game this year.

Both teams are playing well this season but the Gamecocks are the better team. Take Jacksonville State to do the work on both ends of the floor leading to the win. The Gamecocks will get it done Saturday on the road. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 75-63.