Who's Playing

Cent. Arkansas @ Jacksonville State

Current Records: Cent. Arkansas 7-16; Jacksonville State 16-8

What to Know

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and the Cent. Arkansas Bears will face off in an Atlantic Sun clash at 5 p.m. ET Feb. 12 at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Jacksonville State is expected to win again but is hoping to meet expectations this time.

The Gamecocks were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 63-57 to the Stetson Hatters.

Meanwhile, the game between Cent. Arkansas and the Kennesaw State Owls on Wednesday was not particularly close, with the Bears falling 83-72.

This next matchup looks promising for Jacksonville State, who are favored by a full 17.5 points. Now might not be the best time to take Jacksonville State against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a defeat, both will be hungry for the win. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Mathews Coliseum -- Jacksonville, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $27.75

Odds

The Gamecocks are a big 17.5-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Gamecocks, as the game opened with the Gamecocks as a 16-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Jacksonville State have won both of the games they've played against Cent. Arkansas in the last eight years.

  • Jan 18, 2022 - Jacksonville State 86 vs. Cent. Arkansas 81
  • Mar 19, 2018 - Jacksonville State 80 vs. Cent. Arkansas 59