The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-1) play the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-1) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium. The Gamecocks are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 6 points. The over/under is set at 51 in the contest.
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Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | -6 | -112 | -108 | 51 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Jacksonville State | Eastern Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (1) | 19.3 (115) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 15.7 (49) | 21.7 (58) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 1 (15) | 3 (33) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (1) | 6 (23) |
Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
Jacksonville State Stats and Trends
- Jacksonville State has won two games against the spread this season.
- The Gamecocks have won their only game this season when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
- Jacksonville State and its opponent have not hit the over yet this season.
- Gamecocks matchups have gone over 51 points only once this season (in three outings).
- Jax State has an average point total of 56.7 in their outings this year, 5.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Eastern Michigan Stats and Trends
- Eastern Michigan has covered once in three matchups with a spread this year.
- The Eagles have covered the spread when playing as at least 6-point underdogs in their only opportunity this season.
- Games featuring Eastern Michigan have hit the over once this year.
- The Eagles have combined with their opponent to score more than 51 points only once this season.
- EMU’s matchups this season have a 51.0-point average over/under, equal to this game’s total.
Jacksonville State Players to Watch
- Zion Webb leads his team with 217 passing yards (72.3 per game) and has a 48.7% completion percentage (19-of-39). He also has 76 rushing yards on 21 carries, averaging 25.3 yards per game.
- Malik Jackson has rushed for a team-leading 249 yards on 43 attempts (83.0 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Ron Wiggins has run for 156 yards on 28 carries (52.0 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Perry Carter has four catches and paces his team with 87 receiving yards (43.5 ypg).
- Quinton Lane has also added 80 yards on seven catches. He averages 26.7 receiving yards per game this year.
Eastern Michigan Players to Watch
- Austin Smith has thrown for 403 yards while completing 55.4% of his passes (41-of-74), with two touchdowns and two interceptions this year (134.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 15 times for 60 yards, averaging 20.0 yards per game.
- Samson Evans has 35 carries for a team-high 214 rushing yards (71.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Jaylon Jackson has rushed for 120 yards on 22 carries (40.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Tanner Knue has 15 receptions for a team-high 119 receiving yards (39.7 per game) and one touchdown.
- Blake Daniels has also contributed with seven receptions for 92 yards.
- Hamze Elzayat has totaled 81 yards on five receptions with one touchdown, averaging 27.0 yards per game.
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