Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 12/20/24 – In an exciting matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Ohio Bobcats(10-3) will go head to head against Jacksonville State Gamecocks(9-4) in the Cure Bowl. Both teams would seek to end their seasons on a high note by winning in this much-awaited contest. Ohio is on a roll, having won its last six matches, while Jacksonville State hopes to recover from its defeat against Western Kentucky.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 12/20/24
| When: | Friday, December 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bobcats | -4.5 (-115) | 55.5 Over (-115) | -190 |  |
| Gamecocks | +4.5 (-105) | 55.5 Under (-105) | +160 | |
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Ohio comes in as the favorite with a 4.5-point spread. The Gamecocks have excelled as underdogs recently, but their 6-14 SU record in that role raises concerns. For totals bettors, the under might hold value, as both teams trend towards lower-scoring games. Consider Ohio’s spread and the under at 55.5.
Parker Navarro QB vs. Tyler Huff QB
The Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro has been doing well, throwing for 2,169 yards with a 65.9 percent completion rate. He has 12 touchdowns to his name while throwing for an average of 8.1 yards throughout the season. But he also had to bear 10 interceptions, which depicted his occasional inability to control himself while passing the ball under pressure. Navarro likes to utilize short-to-midrange passes, and his avoidance of being sacked will be tested against the defensive line of Jacksonville State.
Tyler Huff of Jacksonville State scored 60.6% while throwing for a total of 2,179 passing yards, which is closer to Navarro’s numbers. Taking into account his completion percentage, Huff also threw a 92-yard touchdown pass, which speaks volumes of his love for big plays. He has thrown 13 touchdowns to only 6 interceptions, but he also conceded 16 sacks, which suggests that he was under pressure when some teams decided to blitz him. If moved around and given adequate time, Huffs could find the deeper target, which may find space with Ohio’s secondary defense.
Ohio Bobcats: Dominance Across the Board
The Bobcats are on a roll, winning their last five games by an average margin of 29 points. They dismantled Miami (OH) 38-3 and crushed Kent State 41-0. Running back Anthony Tyus III is the engine of their offense, amassing 1,111 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Receiver Coleman Owen complements the attack with 1,105 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Their defense has been lights out, holding opponents to single digits in three of their last five games.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Battling with Resilience
The Gamecocks have won four of their last five, with their sole loss being a narrow 19-17 defeat to Western Kentucky. Running back Tre Stewart has been a force, racking up 1,604 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. Wideout Cam Vaughn offers a reliable target, though Jacksonville relies heavily on its ground game. Defensively, they’ve been vulnerable, allowing over 30 points twice in their last five contests. To win, they must tighten up against Ohio’s explosive offense.
Trends
Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends
Ohio is 6-0 ATS in its last six games.
The total has gone UNDER in four of Ohio’s last five games.
Ohio is 5-1 SU in December games.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Trends
Jacksonville State is 6-3 ATS in their last nine games.
The total has gone UNDER in four of their last six games.
Jacksonville State is 6-14 SU as underdogs in their last 20 games.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Prediction
Considering the way Ohio has been performing and both their balanced offense as well as strong defense, they should be the ones to come out on top here. I do, however, see Jacksonville making use of Tre Stewart, who has been a point of strength for them. In this case, Ohio should be able to dominate the quarterback and running back situations as in the case of Parker Navarro’s quarterbacking.
Looking at the aspects of both teams as well as the kind of trends that they have been setting, I feel that it is safe to go with the under on 55.5 for total points. Considering how consistently Ohio has been doing against similar teams, laying the over under at -4.5 should be the spread pick.
Score Prediction: Ohio Bobcats 28, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: December 20, 2024
Last updated: March 28, 2025