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The Utah Utes are off to a brilliant 7-2 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, second in the PAC-12 Conference, and on a three-game winning streak. They are coming off a win in their last game against the Washington State Cougars (67-65).
The Utes will now take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who are part of the ASUN Conference. They managed a narrow win in their previous game against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (63-61). The Utes will now host this game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Thursday (December 8) where they will try and win their eighth game of the season.
Utah Utes vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Betting Odds
The Utes have seven wins and only two losses so far this season. The losses have come against teams like the No.23 Mississippi State Bulldogs (52-49) and the Sam Houston State Bearkats (65-55). They now have a chance at home to make it their ninth win of the season when they face the Gamecocks tonight.
The team has scored 71.8 points per game, which ranks 201st in the league, while they are conceding only 58.7 points, 21st in the league. Their shooting from behind the arc has been at an impressive 37.5% while the field goal percentage is average at 44.8.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have four wins and four losses this season. The wins have come against the Shorter Hawks (111-48), Elon Phoenix (78-53), North Dakota State Bison, and East Tennessee State Buccaneers (63-61). The team is scoring 74.8 points per game while conceding 71.1 points. Their three-point shooting is brilliant at 41.6% whereas the field goal percentage is 44.7.
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Utah Utes vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Match Details
Fixture: Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Utah Utes
Date & Time: Thursday, December 8, 10:00 pm ET
Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Utes vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Prediction
The Utes are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games. The under is 8-1 in the Utes' last nine games. The under is also 6-1 in their last seven home games. The under is 4-0 in the Gamecocks' last four games after a win. They are also 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games played on a Thursday.
The two teams have had no recent meetings. They will be meeting tonight for the first time and the Utes clearly seem to have the advantage. Their defense will prove to be too strong for Jacksonville to clear through. Expect an easy win for the home team.
Final Prediction: Utes -15.5 (-110)
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