Jacksonville St. Gamecocks vs S. Miss Golden Eagles Point Spread Picks

Jacksonville State destroyed Southern Miss 44-7 last year, but the Gamecocks are underdogs this week, even though both teams are 2-2, and the Golden Eagles come off a 30-20 loss to Louisiana Tech as a 3-point underdog, and it went UNDER. Jacksonville State defeated Murray State 45-10, and the Gamecocks are 5-0 ATS after winning by at least 20 points in their previous game and 5-1 ATS after allowing fewer than 20. Southern Miss is 2-8 ATS in non-conference games. Jacksonville State has gone UNDER five of its past seven games, and it has won 10 of 14 outright. The Golden Eagles have lost 12 of 14 overall and six of eight at home. They have lost 14 of 19 against C-USA teams. The Gamecocks totaled 531 yards against Murray State, including 329 on the ground. Gavin Wimsatt finished with 188 passing yards, and Cam Cook had 22 receptions for 147 yards, and the game still stayed UNDER. Take Jacksonville State on the moneyline and play the UNDER.

Jacksonville St. won nine games a year ago, but they had a soft schedule and won a lot of close games. This season has looked a lot different for the Gamecocks who enter at 0-3 and have been outscored 141-75. They are allowing 47 PPG, and this team is in for a struggle off of last seasons's success. Southern MissSouthern Miss is 1-1 and takes to the road for the first time this season. The Golden Eagles finished at 3-9 a year ago, and it isn't likely they will put any more than 3-4 games in the in column this season. This game is one of those where they have a good shot at winning. The Gamecocks defense is horrible and even Southern Miss should be able to move the ball well. This looks like a game that comes down to the wire, and too many points here in the spread on a team that has not been able to get stops all season. Make the play on Southern Miss.