Who’s Playing
Jacksonville State @ Elon
Current Records: Jacksonville State 2-3; Elon 2-4
What to Know
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will face off against the Elon Phoenix on the road at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Schar Center. The Gamecocks should still be riding high after a victory, while Elon will be looking to get back in the win column.
Jacksonville State can’t say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They were able to grind out a solid win over the Drexel Dragons on Wednesday, winning 72-64.
Meanwhile, the game between Elon and the Temple Owls on Sunday was not particularly close, with Elon falling 75-58. Guard Hunter McIntosh put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 16 points. McIntosh had some trouble finding his footing against the Ole Miss Rebels last Friday, so this was a step in the right direction. McIntosh’s points were the most he has had all season.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Jacksonville State is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Gamecocks, who are 3-2 against the spread.
Jacksonville State’s victory brought them up to 2-3 while the Phoenix’s loss pulled them down to 2-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Jacksonville State is 48th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 15.6 on average. Elon has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 42nd fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.3 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Schar Center — Elon, North Carolina
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $49.00
Odds
The Gamecocks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Phoenix, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
