Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State 03/14/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 03/14/2025 at 2:27 AM ET

Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State 03/14/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 3/14/2025, 4:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: JVST -1.5 ; O/U 139.5

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will be in Huntsville again Friday afternoon with the Conference USA tournament semifinal matchup against Jacksonville State. Middle Tennessee has 22 wins and 10 losses this season, having won four of the last five overall, including two in a row after a narrow double overtime 2-point victory against Louisiana Tech. Offensively Middle Tennessee averages 76.1 points on 45.3% from the floor. Defensively the Blue Raiders are allowing 71.4 points per game this season through 32 games played. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively Middle Tennessee did just enough in their last outing giving up 75 points but only 13 and overtime on 44.1% shoot from the floor. The Blue Raiders pulled in 44 rebounds and forced 12 turnovers in the victory. Offensively Middle Tennessee did the job scoring 77 points including fifteen and overtime on 41.5% shooting and knocked down 5 triples in the game. Jestin Porter led the way for the Middle Tennessee offense with 20 points on 17 shots.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks roll into Friday with 21 wins and 11 losses overall having won three of the last five following a nine point victory in their last outing. The Gamecocks average 74.2 points on 44.6% shooting from the floor. Defensively Jacksonville State is allowing 68.3 points per game this season.

Defensively Jacksonville State was stout last game giving up to 56 points on 37.7% share for the floor. The Gamecocks won the rebounding battle and forced 12 turnovers in the victory. Offensively Jacksonville State did just enough scoring 65 points on 43.4% shoot from the floor knocked down 5 triples in the win. Jaron Pierre Jr. led the show for the Jacksonville State offense with 19 points on 18 shots.

Jacksonville State is the better team in this game and will be well rested. Look for the Gamecocks to do the work on both sides of the ball in this game leading to the win. Take the Gamecocks to keep it rolling with a win on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover 75-66.

Jacksonville State is the better team in this game and will be well rested. Look for the Gamecocks to do the work on both sides of the ball in this game leading to the win. Take the Gamecocks to keep it rolling with a win on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover 75-66.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee

Jacksonville State Gamecocks -1.5