Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks
Sam Houston State Bearkats (8-2) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-3)
November 23, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -6 / Sam Houston State Bearkats +6; Over/Under: +55.5
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The Sam Houston Bearkats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at AmFirst Stadium. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Pick.
Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats beat LA Tech and Kennesaw State, and they play Liberty next. The Sam Houston Bearkats have won 3 straight road games. Hunter Watson is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,313 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Simeon Evans and Qua’Vez Humphreys have combined for 737 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Ife Adeyi has 23 receptions.
The Sam Houston Bearkats ground game is averaging 197.7 yards per contest, and Jay Ducker leads the way with 580 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Sam Houston is allowing 20.1 points and 319.3 yards per game. Caleb Weaver leads the Sam Houston Bearkats with 70 tackles, Chris Murray has 5.5 sacks and David Fisher has 2 interceptions.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat La Tech and FIU, and they play Western Kentucky next. Jacksonville State has won 4 straight home games. Tyler Huff is completing 60.6 percent of his passes for 1,912 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Cam Vaughn and Michael Pettway have combined for 904 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Brock Rechsteiner has 11 receptions.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ground game is averaging 258.2 yards per contest, and Tre Stewart leads the way with 1,219 yards and 19 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 29.4 points and 410 yards per game. Antonio Carter leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 83 tackles, Reginald Hughes has 4.5 sacks and Zechariah Poyser has 3 interceptions.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last seven games.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Sam Houston State’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Jacksonville State’s last five games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Jacksonville State ranks 4th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (258.2).
- Jacksonville State ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.6).
- Sam Houston State ranks 128th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.3).
- Sam Houston State ranks 124th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (168.7).
Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Prediction
You can make a case for either side as both teams are playing great ball and Sam Houston State has had success on the road. The difference is Sam Houston State has issues finishing drives and is 93rd in scoring offense. Jacksonville State is 10th in scoring offense on the season and averages 40.2 points at home. Jacksonville State is also 6-2 ATS as a home favorite as an FBS team. I’ll lay the touchdown with the Gamecocks.
