Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Gamecocks vs. Runnin’ Utes CBB Odds
Looking for Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Gamecocks taking on the Runnin’ Utes on Thursday, December 8th Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Gamecocks Runnin’ Utes matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (4-4) Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes (7-2)
- Date: Thursday, December 8th
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Gamecocks +784 | Runnin’ Utes -1462
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Jacksonville State +14 | Utah -14 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 132.5
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Jacksonville State heads into their matchup vs Utah with a record of 4-4 and riding a 2-game win streak. Out of 6 games road games this season, Jacksonville State has a record of 2-4. Having been the underdog in 4 games, Jacksonville State has gone 1-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +14 underdogs on the spread. So far, Jacksonville State has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 7-6 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Skyelar Potter is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Potter is grabbing 4.88 rebounds and adding 1.25 assists. Jacksonville State’s second-leading scorer is Demaree King, who has hit 46.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.0 points per game.
The Gamecocks offense heads into the game ranked 117th in the NCAA at 73.9 points per contest. Jacksonville State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 57.12% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 52nd in overall field goal percentage at 47.2%. When the Gamecocks have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 38.8% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Jacksonville State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.1 per contest, placing them just 549th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average of 36.9 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 9.6 offensive boards per game.
Utah Runnin’ Utes
Utah heads into their matchup vs Jacksonville State with a record of 7-2 and riding a 3-game win streak. Currently, Utah has been the home team 6 times, sitting with a record of 5-1. Getting ready to play for the 6 times as the favorite, Utah has gone 5-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Runnin’ Utes come into this game as -14 point favorites. As Utah prepares for this non-conference matchup, they have a record of 5-2 in non-conference games. In Pac-12 action, they have a mark of 2-0.
Coming into the game, Branden Carlson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.44 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carlson is grabbing 7.11 rebounds and adding 1.44 assists. Utah’s second leading scorer is Gabe Madsen, who has hit 36.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.56 points per game.
The Ute’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 69.7, which places them 247th in the NCAA. Utah’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 60.64% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 348th in overall field goal percentage at 41.9%. When the Runnin’ Utes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.5% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Utah is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.2 per contest, placing them just 491st in college basketball. Currently, Utah’s 36.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Runnin’ Utes are averaging 10.5 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Jacksonville State is 3-2 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Gamecocks are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Jacksonville State is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- The Gamecocks are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Runnin’ Utes are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Utah Runnin’ Utes -14
For today’s matchup between Utah Runnin’ Utes and Jacksonville State Gamecocks, our analysis points to Utah covering the spread as the -14 point favorites. Although the Runnin’ Utes are just 2-3 over their previous 5 games as the favorite, we view the oddsmakers line being set too low. Today’s contest is an oustanding matchup for Utah as they will be facing a Jacksonville State team that also prefers to slow the game down. Look for the team to put together an efficient offensive performance while also limiting the Gamecocks’ offense, leading to not only a straight up win but an ATS victory. Before tip-off, be sure to go ahead and lock in your wager on the Utah Runnin’ Utes to cover!
Free CBB Betting Pick: Utah ATS
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