Florida Intl vs Jacksonville State Basketball Preview - 03-12-2025

Two teams that share many similar characteristics will take to the floor Wednesday when Florida International Panthers host Jacksonville State Gamecocks for a Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal matchup at Propst Arena, with the victor moving on to face either Middle Tennessee or Louisiana Tech for a spot in the semifinals.

The Panthers have averaged 69.8 points per game on 43.0% shooting and 28.7% from beyond the arc this season. Brewer is their go-to scorer averaging 14.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.0 APG, and 0.4 BPG on average this year. Additionally, the team ranks 222nd nationally with 31.2 offensive rebound per game averages.

On the other hand, South Carolina Gamecocks boast an extremely balanced scoring attack, and can beat their opponent from both distance and inside the paint. Ranked 99th in the nation with an average scoring output of 98.9 per game - while also boasting a solid defense allowing only 91.3 points per contest - they rank 99th overall nationally and provide tough competition to any opponent they encounter.

These two teams share many similarities, yet Jacksonville State stands out as being superior and should come away victorious here. Bet Jacksonville State to cover their 8.5-point spread.

Jacksonville State and Jacksonville University combined for an unprecedented total of 147 points during their previous encounter, which Jacksonville State won by 84-79. Since then, however, Jacksonville State has failed to score more than 70 points three of five games since and their 3-ball shooting ability is particularly problematic.

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