The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-1, 3-0 C-USA) welcome the Liberty Flames (5-0, 3-0) to Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Liberty at Jacksonville State'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Flames beat Sam Houston State 21-16 last Thursday, but failed to cover as a 21.5-point home favorite. Liberty is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, and 2-0 ATS on the road. The Flames are led by QB Kaidon Salter, who has 1,176 passing yards and 12 TDs to go along with 306 rushing yards.
The Gamecocks are coming off a 45-30 win over Middle Tennessee, beating the Blue Raiders by 15 to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. Jacksonville State is 4-1-1 ATS and 3-0 ATS at home this season. It is led by QB Logan Smothers, who has 5 passing TDs and 5 rushing TDs. The Gamecocks’ lone loss was in a 30-16 Week 3 loss to Coastal Carolina.
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