The Cure Bowl will feature the Ohio Bobcats heading into a showdown with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Friday, December 20, 2024.

The Bobcats are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup versus the Gamecocks, with the over/under being 57.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Bobcats are -231 and the Gamecocks are +187.)

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Bobcats and the Gamecocks, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Ohio vs. Jacksonville State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bobcats (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Bobcats (-231), Gamecocks (+187)
• Total: 57.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Ohio vs. Jacksonville State betting info and stats

Ohio is 9-4-0 against the spread this season. Ohio is 4-1 ATS when the favorite by at least 6.5 points. Ohio has been favored on the moneyline for seven games this season, and it has put together a 7-0 record in those contests. Jacksonville State has a 7-6-0 record against the spread so far this season. When Jacksonville State is an underdog of 6.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Jacksonville State is the moneyline underdog for the fourth time this year and is 1-2 in that role.

Ohio vs. Jacksonville State recent stats and trends

Ohio Bobcats

• Ohio is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• Ohio and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• The past three Ohio games averaged 7.7 fewer points (49.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Jacksonville State is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• The past three Jacksonville State games averaged 1.8 more points (59.3) than this matchup’s point total.

Ohio vs. Jacksonville State key players

Ohio Bobcats

• Parker Navarro has thrown for 2,169 yards, completing 65.9% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 936 yards (72.0 ypg) on 145 carries with 15 rushing touchdowns.
• Anthony Tyus III has 1,111 rushing yards on 211 carries with nine touchdowns.
• Coleman Owen’s 1,105 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 102 times and has collected 67 catches and eight touchdowns.
• Chase Hendricks has grabbed 39 passes while averaging 34.8 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Rodney Harris II has racked up 22 receptions for 273 yards, an average of 22.8 yards per game.
• Bradley Weaver has 8.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10.0 TFL and 31 tackles.
• Ohio’s leading tackler, Blake Leake, has 63 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
• Tank Pearson leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 32 tackles and four passes defended.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Tyler Huff has been a dual threat for Jacksonville State this season. He has 2,179 passing yards (167.6 per game) while completing 60.6% of his passes. He’s thrown 13 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 1,343 yards (103.3 ypg) on 215 carries with 14 rushing touchdowns.
• Tre Stewart is his team’s leading rusher with 264 carries for 1,601 yards, or 123.2 per game. He’s found paydirt 23 times on the ground, as well. Stewart has also chipped in with 15 catches for 200 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• Cam Vaughn has racked up 620 receiving yards on 39 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
• Mike Pettway has racked up 454 receiving yards (34.9 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 25 receptions.
• Brock Rechsteiner has racked up 205 reciving yards (20.5 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Laletia Hale has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 56 tackles.
• Antonio Carter II is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 82 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Zechariah Poyser has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 64 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.