Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-5) will compete against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-3) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Jacksonville State opens this matchup as 10.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 56.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks head into this matchup 5-3 this year. In their last contest, the Gamecocks played the Liberty Flames and notched a win by a score of 31-21. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ended up rushing 49 different times and had 363 yds, which earned them an average of 7.4 yds per attempt. For the game, they ran 59 plays which gave them a total of 458 yds. Jacksonville State surrendered 12 completions on 25 tries for a total of 147 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.0%. Against the run, the Gamecocks gave up 273 yards on 56 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yards per run allowed.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 38.6 points per contest. As a team they are averaging 269.6 yards in the run game which is 3rd in college football. The Gamecocks have earned 3,719 total yards for the season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Jacksonville State has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 31 rushing touchdowns. Jacksonville State has compiled 191 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 56 infractions for 524 yds. They have surrendered the ball 8 times.

The Gamecocks are sitting in 92nd in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 28.3 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rush and 191.0 yards on the ground per contest this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,528 rushing yards through 8 contests. In terms of yards through the air, the Gamecocks have given up 1,731 yards which has them sitting in 49th in the country. They have relinquished 216.4 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.6%. During the season, they have relinquished 407.4 yards per outing which puts them 102nd in the country. They have given up 13 touchdowns by air as well as 13 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 3-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took a loss by a score of 9-3 when they played the Sam Houston Bearkats. Louisiana Tech ended up running for 2.6 yards per tote, finishing with 105 yds on 40 carries. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 312 yards while they ran 80 plays (3.9 yds per play). The Bulldogs secondary gave up a completion rate of 69.2%, surrendering 163 yds on 18 for 26 passing. Louisiana Tech surrendered 32 attempts on the ground for 105 yards (3.3 yards per carry).

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Bulldogs rank 115th in the nation by tallying 21.3 points per game. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average of 344.9 yards/game, which ranks them 104th in the country. The Louisiana Tech offense has racked up 423 penalty yards on 44 infractions, which is good for 104th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 6 interceptions while conceding 11 fumbles and they have been able to record 140 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 1,990 yards via the pass together with an average of 248.8 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 51st in college football. They maintain an average of 96.1 yards via the ground game and have run for 769 yards in total.

The Bulldogs are surrendering 20.0 points per game, which has them ranked 26th in college football. Louisiana Tech has surrendered a total of 896 yards rushing (112.0 yards/game) and 9 touchdowns rushing on the year. Overall, they have relinquished 160 points. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air as well as 190.1 yards/outing, which puts them in 31st in college football. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 514 plays, which has them ranked 27th in the country. They have earned 6 fumbles recovered and 3 picks for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Gamecocks -10.0

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