Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 2/15/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Location: Thomas Assembly Center in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: ESPN+

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (17-7) are on their way to Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday where they will try to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (17-7).

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks faced off with Western Kentucky and took home the win by a score of 85-83 in their last contest. In reference to personal fouls, the Gamecocks finished with 10 and Western Kentucky finished the game with 13 personal fouls. They also made 12 out of their 24 tries from downtown. Western Kentucky finished the game at 100.0% at the charity stripe by knocking down 13 of 13 shots. Moreover, Western Kentucky totaled 26 boards (3 offensive, 23 defensive), but didn't have a block. Western Kentucky earned 13 assists and had 8 steals for this contest. With respect to the defense, Jacksonville State allowed the other team to shoot 51.8% from the field on 29 out of 56 shooting. They also dished out 15 assists in this game in addition to forcing the opposition into 10 turnovers and earning 7 steals. When discussing grabbing rebounds, they collected 30 with 7 of them being of the offensive variety. From the free throw line, the Gamecocks buried 16 of 19 shots for a percentage of 84.2%. Jacksonville State finished with a 50.0% field goal percentage (30 of 60) and knocked down 9 out of their 25 3-point attempts.

Jaron Pierre Jr. is one guy who was a major factor for the matchup. He went 50.0% from the field and totaled 4 assists. He played 37 mins played and grabbed 4 rebounds. He ended up finishing with 28 points on 9 out of 18 shooting.

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Jacksonville State enters this one with a record of 17-7 this season. They turn it over 9.8 times per game and as a unit they are committing 12.7 personal fouls every game. As a unit, Jacksonville State is pulling down 39.5 rebounds per game and has accounted for 301 dimes for the year, which ranks 287th in Division 1 in terms of passing the rock. The Gamecocks are connecting on 36.9% on shots from distance (191 of 518) and 77.1% from the free throw line. They are averaging 76.8 pts per contest (109th in college hoops) while hitting 46.3% from the floor.

When they are on the defensive end, the Gamecocks are forcing their opponents into 8.1 turnovers per contest while drawing 15.0 personal fouls. They rank 168th in the nation in giving up assists with 317 conceded on the campaign. The Gamecocks defensively are giving up and opponent field goal percentage of 40.4% (597 of 1,477) and they concede 32.4 boards per contest as a team. They relinquish 33.4% on 3-point shots and they are 96th in college hoops in PPG from their opponents (69.1).

When they last stepped on the court, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs went home victorious with a score of 82-71 against FIU. The Bulldogs recorded 23 defensive boards and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 28 for the game. They also turned the ball over 13 times, while earning 6 steals in the game. FIU was called for 14 personal fouls for the matchup which got the Bulldogs to the free throw line for 13 shots. They were able to knock down 11 of the free throw tries for a rate of 84.6%. With respect to 3-point attempts, Louisiana Tech converted 9 of 20 tries (45.0%). When all was said and done, the Bulldogs ended up going 31 for 51 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 60.8%. The Bulldogs permitted FIU to make 26 out of their 62 attempts from the floor which gave them a rate of 41.9% in this contest. They went 44.4% from three-point range by shooting 8 of 18 and finished the contest at 11 of 15 at the free throw line (73.3%). In regard to how they rebounded, Louisiana Tech permitted FIU to get 24 overall (10 offensive).

Amaree Abram was important for the Bulldogs in this game. He knocked down 7 out of 11 in this game giving him a field goal percentage of 63.6%, and earned 4 rebounds. He had 20 points in his 36 mins of playing time and had 2 dimes in this matchup.

Louisiana Tech has a mark of 17-7 this season. When it comes to offensive execution, the Bulldogs are hitting on 47.8% from the floor, which ranks them 46th in D-1. Louisiana Tech has scored 1,805 points for the year (75.2 per game) and they pull down 37.1 boards per game. They are earning an assist 16.1 times per contest (42nd in college hoops) and they cough up possession 13.1 times per game. The Bulldogs are responsible for committing 14.2 fouls every game and they go 75.1% from the charity stripe.

The Bulldogs on the defensive end are ranked 80th in college hoops in points per game surrendered with 68.5. They are forcing their opponents into 10.5 TO's every game and have allowed teams to shoot 41.3% from the field (67th in D-1). The Louisiana Tech defense gives up 31.2% on shots from beyond the perimeter (183 of 586) and their opponents are connecting on 68.8% of their free throw attempts. They allow 12.7 dimes and 31.8 rebounds per contest, which is 153rd and 44th in college.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Jacksonville State

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