Delaware vs. Jacksonville State Prediction & Odds: College Football Week 8 Picks

My Delaware vs. Jacksonville State prediction for tonight's game at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) expects the Blue Hens to come out victorious and cover as the 2.5-point betting favorite despite the Gamecocks' unbeaten record in Conference USA play. 

The college football picks below are part of the college football predictions for Week 8.

🏈 Delaware vs. Jacksonville State prediction

College football expert picks for Week 8; odds subject to change.

• Game prediction: Delaware -2.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Over/Under pick: Under 57.5 (-105 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐
• Team prop bet: Jacksonville State team total Under 28.5 (-128 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

🆚 Who will win Delaware vs. Jacksonville State?

Delaware had its 10-game home winning streak snapped during the team's last outing against Western Kentucky. And while they are 0-2 against the spread in the team's two games as a favorite of at least 2.5 points this season, I expect the school to win outright and earn its first cover in that split. Especially against a Jacksonville State outfit that hasn't won consecutive matchups yet this season.

Prediction: Delaware 31, Jacksonville State 24

✅ Delaware vs. Jacksonville State best bet

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🐔 Delaware -2.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delaware has had 12 days off to stew over how the squad could be 4-1 and 2-0 in conference play after letting its last game slip away against Western Kentucky. 

The Blue Hens were unfortunate losers in that contest after dominating on the stat sheet. Delaware recorded 11 more first downs, 97 more total yards, seven fewer penalties, and won the time-of-possession battle by nearly five minutes against Western Kentucky. But special teams blunders undid that effort, along with two turnovers.

The road favorites get another path toward dominating time of possession again. Delaware ranks in the top 15 in the country in third-down conversion percentage (51.4%), while Jacksonville State allows opponents to convert 42.5% of their third-down attempts, which sits 99th.

Some of the best sports betting sites have been moving the spread to the key number of three, as Delaware is attracting 62% of the early wagers. I'm therefore taking advantage of the best number and price at BetMGM, where a $10 winning wager through its -110 odds at a 52.38% implied probability would net $9.09 in profit.

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⬇️ Jacksonville State team total Under 28.5 (-128) ⭐⭐⭐

Not counting the 17-10 loss to UCF in the season opener, which was a step up in competition, Jacksonville State is averaging 33.4 points over its last five games while going Over this projected total four times. But I'm bucking this trend and backing its team total Under given Delaware’s disciplined defense.

The Blue Hens will not beat themselves, as they rank 11th in penalty yards per game. 

Jacksonville State figures to hold a significant edge in the trenches when its third-ranked rushing offense matches up against Delaware’s 86th-ranked run defense. 

That advantage should also force the Gamecocks into a complacent and methodical style of offense, especially after benching quarterback Gavin Wimsatt. Backup Caden Creel has attempted just 17 passes per game across his two outings.

There's great value through FanDuel’s -128 odds, which carry a 56.14% implied probability. DraftKings’ price for the Under is -155 on the high end of the market. A $10 wager would return $7.81 in profit if the Gamecocks score 28 or fewer points.

📊 Delaware vs. Jacksonville State odds

Latest college football odds updated live in real time.

🔢 Delaware vs. Jacksonville State updated betting insights 

• Delaware opened as the 2.5-point betting favorite, where the line remains. You can also get them at -3
• 57% of bets are backing Delaware to cover
• The total of 57.5 points has remained unchanged, and 52% of bettors are backing the Under

📺 How to watch Delaware vs. Jacksonville State: Week 8

• Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
• Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
• Where: AmFirst Stadium (Jacksonville, Ala.)
• TV: ESPN