Thursday College Basketball Free Pick
MURRAY, KY (The Spread) – No. 14 Murray State puts its undefeated season on the line again tonight when it hosts Jacksonville State at 8:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Murray State as a 17.5-point favorite over Jacksonville State for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 126 points. The Gamecocks enters play with a 6-12 record and are 0-7 on the road, while the Racers are 16-0 overall and 7-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Racers opened as 18.5-point favorites but the line has been bet down a full point to 17.5. (Although some sports books have Murray State listed as an 18-point favorite.) The over/under total opened at 126 and has stayed at that number.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 700-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Racers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Murray State. According to latest college basketball trends, the Racers are 7-1-1 against the spread in their last nine games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win. They’re also 5-2 ATS in their last seven Ohio Valley contests and 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. The Gamecocks, meanwhile, are 1-4 against the number in their last five road games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. They’re also 1-4 ATS in their last five conference games.
THURSDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: MURRAY STATE –17.5
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