The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-6) travel to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (7-3) on Thursday, December 14th. This game will be played at Kohl Center in Madison and televised on BTN. Jacksonville State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Wisconsin is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Arizona. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Wisconsin Badgers
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Are Coming Off A Win
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have a record of 4-6 heading into their game against Wisconsin. In their previous five road games, including last year, the Gamecocks are 2-3. Up until now, Jacksonville State has a 4-4 record vs. the spread. In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.
In 10 games, Jacksonville State comes in with an over/under mark of 1-7-0, with their games averaging 133.1 points per game. The Gamecocks have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 123 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.
The Wisconsin Badgers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After ten games, Wisconsin has a 7-3 overall record. In their previous ten home games, which includes games from last year, Wisconsin has an 8-2 record at home. As of now, Wisconsin has a 5-5 record against the spread leading up to today’s game. When examining their performance in the last five games, they have gone 3-2 vs. the spread.
In 10 games, Wisconsin comes in with an over/under mark of 4-6-0, with their games averaging 140.1 points per game. The Badgers have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 145 points per game.
Jacksonville State Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, the Gamecocks’ offense concluded with 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.4 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Kyky Tandy with 29 points. Quincy Clark also added 10 points for the Gamecocks.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyky Tandy (G) | 17.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Quincy Clark (G) | 10.2 | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Juwan Perdue (F) | 7.7 | 5.5 | 1.0 |
Wisconsin Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, the Badgers’ offense concluded with 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.5 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Badgers have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 165th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 176th in terms of percentage and 258th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Storr (G) | 13.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Steven Crowl (F) | 12.1 | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Tyler Wahl (F) | 10.3 | 5.8 | 1.1 |
Jacksonville State Team Defense
At present, the Gamecocks’ defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 61.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.2% this season.
Wisconsin Team Defense
In the current season, the Wisconsin defense has excelled, sitting 41st in the nation by allowing 63.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Jacksonville State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.9%.
Gamecocks vs Badgers Trends
- In their last five road games, Jacksonville State has averaged 70 points per game while allowing 68. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Through their last three home contests, the Badgers offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Wisconsin posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Gamecocks have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Badgers have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 4-5-1.
Gamecocks vs Badgers Prediction
In this Badgers vs. Badgers matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Badgers at -20.5. While we project the Badgers to win 76-67, our recommendation is to bet on the Gamecocks for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 125.5, and our model projects the Gamecocks and Badgers to reach a combined total of 143 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:December 14, 2023 Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Teams, Wisconsin Badgers