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Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State prediction: Jacksonville State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET as Louisiana Tech locks horns with Jacksonville State in men's college basketball action at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Jacksonville State as the most likely winner of the Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Louisiana Tech and Jacksonville State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Jacksonville State a 65% chance of beating Louisiana Tech. Our predicted final score has Jacksonville State winning 68-65.
According to our model, Louisiana Tech (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 127.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of going over.
Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Louisiana Tech | Jacksonville State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -205 |
| Total | o127.5 (-110) | u127.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Louisiana Tech +4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Louisiana Tech | +180 |
| Total | Over 127.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 127.5 total points.
Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Jacksonville State and Louisiana Tech at Pete Mathews Coliseum is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Mathews Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Jacksonville State, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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