The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-0) square off against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (0-0) on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium. The Gamecocks are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 54.5 points.
Jacksonville State vs. Coastal Carolina Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Gamecocks (-3.5)
Moneyline: Gamecocks (-185), Chanticleers (+154)
Total: 54.5 points
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How to Watch Jacksonville State vs. Coastal Carolina
When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Jacksonville State 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
171 (2223) |
116 |
Rush yards |
236.7 (3077) |
3 |
Points scored |
30.2 (392) |
50 |
Pass yards against |
241.3 (3137) |
96 |
Rush yards against |
111.5 (1449) |
16 |
Points allowed |
21.2 (275) |
33 |
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Jacksonville State 2023 Betting Info
The Gamecocks put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread last season.
Jacksonville State had an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites last season.
A total of five of Gamecocks games last season hit the over.
The average point total for Gamecocks games last year was 0.2 more points than the total of 54.5 in this matchup.
Jacksonville State Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.7 |
55.9 |
53.7 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.0 |
31.2 |
30.8 |
ATS Record |
7-4-0 |
4-1-0 |
3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-6-0 |
1-4-0 |
4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-1 |
2-0 |
2-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-3 |
2-1 |
1-2 |
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Jacksonville State’s Offense vs. Coastal Carolina’s Defense (2023)
The Gamecocks’ running game was third in the FBS last year (236.7 yards per game). The Chanticleers gave up 167.8 rushing yards per game (97th).
The Coastal Carolina pass rush was one of the FBS’ worst last year, ranking 111th with 20 sacks, while the Jacksonville State offense was one of the best at protecting the passer, giving up only 16 (18th in college football).
The Gamecocks were 30th with 4.8 yards per carry last season, compared to the 4.7 per rush the Chanticleers allowed (99th in the FBS).
Jacksonville State had the FBS’ 87th-ranked offense in terms of committing turnovers a season ago (20), and are up against the 21st-ranked team in turnovers forced from last year, Coastal Carolina (23).
Coastal Carolina 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
261.6 (3401) |
39 |
Rush yards |
154.6 (2010) |
70 |
Points scored |
27.7 (360) |
61 |
Pass yards against |
229.4 (2753) |
73 |
Rush yards against |
167.8 (2181) |
97 |
Points allowed |
23.8 (310) |
50 |
Coastal Carolina 2023 Betting Info
The Chanticleers’ record against the spread last season was 9-4-0.
Jacksonville State was 3-1 ATS last season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
In 13 Chanticleers games last season, four of them hit the over.
The average point total for Gamecocks games last year was 0.2 more points than the total of 54.5 in this matchup.
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Coastal Carolina Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
55.7 |
55.4 |
55.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.2 |
33.3 |
31.1 |
ATS Record |
9-4-0 |
4-2-0 |
5-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-9-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-5-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-2 |
1-1 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
5-3 |
2-1 |
3-2 |
Coastal Carolina’s Offense vs. Jacksonville State’s Defense (2023)
The Chanticleers were 64th in the FBS averaging 4.3 yards per carry last season. The Gamecocks allowed 2.8 per rushing attempt (fourth).
Coastal Carolina averaged 261.6 passing yards per game last year (39th in the FBS) compared to the 241.3 per game Jacksonville State allowed (96th in college football).
The Chanticleers had the 70th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS last year (154.6 yards per game). They take on the Gamecocks’ 16th-ranked rushing defense, which allowed 111.5 on the ground per game.
Last year Coastal Carolina was 109th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (77.4%), and will be facing Jacksonville State’s 62nd-ranked red-zone defense from a season ago (82.4%).
Jacksonville State vs. Coastal Carolina Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Jacksonville State vs. Coastal Carolina sees the Gamecocks (-185 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we prefer the under at 54.5 points.