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College FootballSat 12 Sept, 18:00 United States time

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats prediction

Peden Stadium

Jacksonville State GamecocksAway
23.4 : 26.5
projected points
Ohio BobcatsHome
45%Jax State
55%Ohio
Eagle safe pickOhio +7.5
-294

Quick answer

Our prediction for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats is Ohio Bobcats to win, with a 55% chance, but it is a close call. We project Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23.4 and Ohio Bobcats 26.5. Our best bet is Ohio +7.5 at -294.

Prediction
Ohio Bobcats to win
Chance
55%
Projected score
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23, Ohio Bobcats 27
Projected total
50.0 points
Best bet
Ohio +7.5 at -294

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Ohio +7.5
75% chanceFair price -2941 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Ohio Bobcats 55% and Jacksonville State Gamecocks 45%. The bookmakers agree and make Ohio Bobcats the favourite at -130.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Ohio Bobcats won 3 of their last 5 and Jacksonville State Gamecocks won 3 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Ohio Bobcats won 6 of their last 6 games at home. Jacksonville State Gamecocks won 3 of their last 7 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Ohio Bobcats score 27.8 points a game and let in 24.2. Jacksonville State Gamecocks score 29.0 and let in 25.1. Their recent games average 52.0 and 54.1 points in total, and the market line is 49.5.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Ohio +7.5 has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats: Ohio Bobcats shade it

The big picture

Ohio Bobcats host Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the College Football on Sat 12 Sept, 18:00 at Peden Stadium. Our prediction for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats is Ohio Bobcats to win, with a 55% chance, but it is a close call. We project Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23.4 and Ohio Bobcats 26.5. Our best bet is Ohio +7.5 at -294.

Ohio Bobcats form

Ohio Bobcats have 8 wins and 4 losses in their last 12 games, with 334 points scored and 290 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 0 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks form

Jacksonville State Gamecocks have 9 wins and 5 losses in their last 14 games, with 406 points scored and 352 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 4 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Jacksonville State Gamecocks to score about 23.4 points and Ohio Bobcats about 26.5. That points to Ohio Bobcats to win. Our safest bet is Ohio +7.5 at -294.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 14 games in all competitions.

OhioJax State
Games played1214
Wins89
Losses45
Points scored334406
Points conceded290352
Scored per game27.829.0
Conceded per game24.225.1
Home record6W 0L6W 1L
Away record2W 4L3W 4L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against Draft Kings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Ohio to win55%-124-130-2.1%
Jax State to win45%+124+110-6.2%
Ohio -2.551%-106-112-2.5%
Jax State +2.549%+106-108-6.6%
Over 49.5 points51%-105-115-4.3%
Under 49.5 points49%+105-105-4.7%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Spread and total at every line

Ohio spreadCoversFair
Ohio -10.532%+211
Ohio -6.542%+140
Ohio -3.549%+104
Ohio -0.556%-130
Ohio +3.566%-194
Total pointsOverUnder
42.568%32%
46.559%41%
49.551%49%
52.544%56%
56.534%66%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Ohio +3.5 wins if Ohio win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats?

Our prediction for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats is Ohio Bobcats to win, with a 55% chance, but it is a close call. We project Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23.4 and Ohio Bobcats 26.5. Our best bet is Ohio +7.5 at -294.

What is the projected score for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats?

We project Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23.4 and Ohio Bobcats 26.5, about 50.0 points in total.

How are Ohio Bobcats playing?

Ohio Bobcats have 8 wins and 4 losses in their last 12 games, with 334 points scored and 290 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 0 losses from 6. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Jacksonville State Gamecocks playing?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks have 9 wins and 5 losses in their last 14 games, with 406 points scored and 352 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 4 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio +7.5 at -294, with a 75% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.