Cure Bowl Preview: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Ohio Bobcats – Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

The Ohio Bobcats (10-3) and Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4) will compete in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl on Friday, December 20 at 12:00 PM ET, which will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Bobcats are slightly favored, as their odds reflect a point spread at -3.0 (-120).

Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview

The Bobcats are currently on a six-game winning streak, showing great momentum as they approach this bowl game. Their most recent victory was a 38-3 thrashing over the Miami (OH) RedHawks in the MAC Championship.

They boasted a 21-3 lead going into the half and never looked back. In addition, their defense stayed strong and never allowed another point from the first quarter. Parker Navarro had an exceptional game, with 20 of 27 completions totaling 235 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bobcats smothered the RedHawks with ease, as they put up 467 total yards and 32 first downs. Their defense held the RedHawks to 189 yards, 11 first downs, and a turnover.

Offensively they have done well, as they put up 29.2 points a game and rank 57th in the country for that output. On defense they have performed even better, as they hold teams to 17.5 points a game, which ranks them 11th. This is an appealing spread, but they just keep up their strong defense.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Gamecocks have had an interesting run in their last few games. Two games back, they fell short 19-17 against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. But, they faced the Hilltoppers in their most recent battle again for the second time and demolished them 52-12 in the Conference USA Championship.

Across all quarters, they put up at least 10 points or more. Tyler Huff compiled 176 yards and two touchdowns on 11 of 15 completions. Tre Stewart was a monster on the ground with 27 carries, 201 yards, and three touchdowns.

They put up 562 yards and 26 first downs while holding the Hilltoppers to 229 yards, 17 first downs, and forced two turnovers. They also had control of the ball for a little over 35 minutes.

The Gamecocks are getting 36.7 points a game and rank 12th. Their defense has given up 25.8 points a game and currently ranks 75th. This spread is appealing, assuming their offense can stay sharp.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you excellent StaffDNA Cure Bowl betting odds that currently show the Bobcats favored by three points. According to market predictions, however, the Gamecocks have a slight edge with a 51.1 percent chance of winning.

The Gamecocks are likable on the offensive end, especially since they have averaged over 30 points a game with ease. However, the Bobcats have had a slightly tougher schedule this season and their defense has performed well.

Final Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.0 (-120)

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