Ohio Bobcats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 12/20/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio Bobcats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4) will play the Ohio Bobcats (10-3) at Camping World Stadium on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl. Ohio opens this matchup as 1.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 52.

The Ohio Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 10-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats took on the Miami RedHawks and walked away with a win by a score of 38-3. Overall, they ran 73 plays which totaled 467 yards. The Ohio Bobcats ran the football 46 times and amassed 232 yds, which is an average of 5.0 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Bobcats gave up 62 yards on 23 attempts, which is an average of 2.7 yards per rush allowed. Ohio conceded 14 completions on 25 tries for 127 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.0%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Ohio Bobcats are sitting at 29.2 PPG. Offensively they maintain an average of 211.5 yards on the ground which is 12th in Division 1. The Bobcats have earned 5,190 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Ohio has amassed 14 passing touchdowns and 33 touchdowns via the ground. Ohio has accumulated 280 1st downs, and they have committed 68 infractions for 568 yds. They have surrendered the ball 20 different times.

Regarding passing yards, the Bobcats are giving up 2,612 yards which ranks them 63rd in the country. They have conceded 200.9 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.0%. In total, they have surrendered 295.2 yards per contest which ranks them 8th in the country. They have relinquished 16 touchdowns via the pass as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 3.1 yards per run and 94.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,226 yards via the running game in 13 games. The Bobcats are ranked 11th in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 17.5 points per game.

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The Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 9-4 for this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks took home the win by a final score of 52-12 against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Jacksonville State rushed for 6.9 yards per carry, finishing the game with 386 yds on 56 carries. The Gamecocks finished the game with 562 yds on 71 plays (7.9 yards per play). The Gamecocks passing defense conceded a completion rate of 60.0%, relinquishing 141 yds on 18 out of 30 through the air. Jacksonville State allowed 26 rushing attempts for 88 yds (3.4 yds per carry).

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks average 444.4 yards per contest, ranking them 19th in the country. The Jacksonville State offense has totaled 733 yards of penalties on 77 infractions, which is 50th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 267.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 3,475 yards for this year. They have thrown 7 picks while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have earned 300 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Gamecocks rank 12th in Division 1 averaging 36.7 points per contest. During this campaign thus far, the Gamecocks currently sit at 2,302 yards through the air along with an average of 177.1 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 117th in Division 1.

The Gamecocks are giving up 25.8 PPG, which puts them 74th in Division 1. Jacksonville State has allowed a total of 2,213 yards rushing (170.2 yards per contest) as well as 18 touchdowns via the rush for the season. In total, they have relinquished 335 pts. They have given up 20 touchdowns through the air and 215.5 yards/game, ranking them 62nd in the country. The Gamecocks defense has taken part in 910 plays, which is good for 133rd in the nation. Their defense has totaled 10 fumbles recovered and 10 picks this year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bobcats +1.5

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