Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Liberty Flames Prediction, 10/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Liberty Flames

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Location: Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) are traveling to Williams Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 where they will meet the Liberty Flames (5-1). Liberty opens this contest as 1.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 63.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 4-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Gamecocks played against the MTSU Blue Raiders and earned the victory with a final of 42-20. Against the rush, the Gamecocks conceded 67 yards on 21 tries, which is an average of 3.2 yards per rush surrendered. Jacksonville State surrendered 25 pass completions on 36 attempts for a total of 297 yds, and a completion rate of 69.4%. For the game, they tallied 73 plays which gave them 575 yards. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ran the ball a total of 55 different times and had 438 yds, which had them averaging 8.0 yards per tote.

When it comes to scoring points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 39.7 PPG. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 256.3 yards in the run game ranking them 5th in the country. The Gamecocks have earned 3,261 total yards this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Jacksonville State has amassed 8 touchdowns through the air and 27 touchdowns on the ground. Jacksonville State has accounted for 170 first downs, and they have committed 44 penalties for 409 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 7 times.

The Gamecocks rank 100th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 29.3 points per contest. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 179.3 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have allowed 1,255 rushing yards through 7 games. Concerning yards via the pass, the Gamecocks have conceded 1,584 yards which has them ranked 53rd in the country. They are allowing 226.3 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 60.9%. In total, they are allowing 405.6 yards per contest ranking them 108th in college football. They have relinquished 12 touchdowns by air as well as 11 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Flames come into this game with a record of 5-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Flames took a loss by a final score of 27-24 against the Kennesaw State Owls. Liberty ran the ball for 5.8 yards per carry, totaling 180 yards on 31 attempts. The Flames finished the game with 386 yds while running 71 plays (5.4 yards per play). The Flames secondary gave up a completion percentage of 80.0%, relinquishing 189 yds on 16 for 20 through the air. Liberty allowed 42 rushing attempts for 134 yards (3.2 yards per rush).

Regarding putting points on the board, the Flames are ranking 45th in Division 1 with an average of 31.5 PPG. The Liberty Flames average 436.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 32nd in the country. The Liberty offense has racked up 550 yds of penalties on 51 violations, which ranks 50th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 135 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Flames have compiled 1,292 yards through the air along with an average of 215.3 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 80th in the country. They have an average of 221.2 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,327 yards overall.

The Flames are giving up 22.2 PPG, which has them 50th in college football. Liberty has conceded a total of 694 yards on the ground (115.7 yards/game) and 11 touchdowns on the ground on the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 133 total points. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 205.7 yards per game, which puts them in 46th in the nation. The Flames defense has been on the field for 381 plays, which has them sitting 1st in Division 1. They have tallied 4 fumbles and 4 interceptions this year.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Flames college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Flames -1.5

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