Bearkats vs Gamecocks Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

In a matchup of two conference rivals, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-3) will play the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-2). The Gamecocks are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6). The predicted point total for the matchup is 57.5.

The Gamecocks last hit the field against the Florida International Panthers, and they came out on top 34-31. The Bearkats picked up a 23-17 victory last time out against the Kennesaw State Owls.

Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State Game Info

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: CBS Sports Network
Favorite: Jacksonville State -6
Total: 57.5 points

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Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State Stat Matchup

Jacksonville State		Sam Houston
455.5 (18th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	366.4 (95th)
410 (101st)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	319.3 (22nd)
258.2 (4th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	197.7 (27th)
197.3 (99th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	168.7 (124th)
11 (37th)	Turnovers (Rank)	13 (51st)
19 (16th)	Takeaways (Rank)	19 (16th)

Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Jacksonville State 30, Sam Houston 27

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Sam Houston +6 (model predicted spread is 2.6 points)

So far this season, Jacksonville State has posted a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
The Gamecocks are 4-2 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
Sam Houston has gone 5-5-0 ATS this season.
In games they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Bearkats are 2-1 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 57.5 (model projecting 56.5 points)

Jacksonville State and its opponent have broken the 57.5-point mark eight times this year.
Bearkats games have gone over 57.5 points on three occasions this year.
The over/under in this game is 57.5 points, 0.1 higher than the average total in Jacksonville State games this season.
The over/under for this game is 8.4 points higher than the average scoring total for Bearkats games (49.1).

Team Leaders

Jacksonville State

Tyler Huff: 1,912 PASS YDS / 191.2 YPG / 60.6% / 11 TD / 5 INT / 149 CAR / 902 RUSH YDS / 10 TD
Tre Stewart: 190 CAR / 1,216 YDS / 121.6 YPG / 19 TD / 9 REC / 109 YDS / 12.1 YPG / 1 TD
Cam Vaughn: 32 REC / 517 YDS / 51.7 YPG / 3 TD
Mike Pettway: 22 REC / 387 YDS / 38.7 YPG / 3 TD
Brock Rechsteiner: 11 REC / 191 YDS / 23.9 YPG / 2 TD
Jaylen Swain: 27 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Antonio Carter II: 69 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Zechariah Poyser: 50 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Sam Houston

Hunter Watson: 1,312 PASS YDS / 145.8 YPG / 61.5% / 9 TD / 7 INT / 117 CAR / 485 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
Jevyon Ducker: 113 CAR / 580 YDS / 58 YPG / 7 TD / 12 REC / 92 YDS / 9.2 YPG / 0 TD
Simeon Evans: 33 REC / 375 YDS / 37.5 YPG / 3 TD
Qua'Vez Humphreys: 18 REC / 362 YDS / 36.2 YPG / 4 TD
Ife Adeyi: 23 REC / 208 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 1 TD
Chris Murray: 22 TKL / 7 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Caleb Weaver: 57 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD