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Queens (NC) vs Jacksonville Picks and Predictions – January 8, 2026
Queens University of Charlotte heads to Florida for an ASUN showdown with Jacksonville on Thursday night at Swisher Gymnasium. Tip is set for 7:00 PM ET. The Royals (9–7, 2–2 ASUN) are laying -3.5 on the road, while Jacksonville (6–10, 1–3 ASUN) looks to snap a three-game slide and protect home court as a short dog.
Both teams are still trying to establish an identity in conference play. Queens has leaned into offense-first basketball with a heavy perimeter focus, while Jacksonville continues to grind through low-efficiency, slow-paced games. This is a clash of styles, and the market expects a relatively high-scoring outcome with a total of 157.5.
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Queens (NC) vs Jacksonville Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens (NC) | -175 | -3.5 (-114) | O 157.5 (-110) |
| Jacksonville | +145 | +3.5 (-107) | U 157.5 (-110) |
Queens (NC) Betting Form
Queens is a high-volume offense with a modern shot profile — threes and layups, very few midrange jumpers. They play fast (top-40 in tempo), shoot over 43% of their shots from deep, and push in transition even after made baskets. Scoring isn’t the issue — they’ve hit 80+ in three of their last five.
But defensively? That’s where things get dicey. The Royals rank bottom-100 in adjusted defensive efficiency, allow too many second chances, and rarely force turnovers. They rely on outscoring opponents rather than getting stops.
Check the Queens (NC) injury report for any news before tipoff, and review Queens (NC) stats and results for betting trends.
Jacksonville Betting Form
Jacksonville plays a much slower game — bottom-50 in adjusted tempo — and they’ve had trouble generating consistent offense. They average under 70 points per game and rely heavily on free throw trips and offensive rebounds to stay competitive.
Defensively, they’re solid. They defend without fouling, force tough shots inside, and are above average on the defensive glass. But their offensive issues have led to several short-cover losses, where the defense holds but the offense can’t close.
Watch for updates on the Jacksonville injury report and explore their Jacksonville schedule and stats to see how they’ve fared in home dog spots.
Queens (NC) vs Jacksonville Matchup Breakdown
This matchup comes down to pace and shot-making. Queens wants to shoot early and often, especially from three. Jacksonville wants to slow them down, force contested shots, and hope their rebounding and halfcourt defense creates enough pressure.
- Tempo Clash: Queens will try to speed things up. Jacksonville will slow the game down with long possessions.
- Shooting Profile: Queens lives on the perimeter. Jacksonville defends the arc fairly well but hasn’t seen many teams with this volume.
- Turnover Battle: Neither team excels here — but Queens might push Jacksonville into some bad decisions if the game gets fast.
- Free Throws: Jacksonville creates more FT chances, but Queens is cleaner at converting.
This could swing based on early pace — if Queens builds a lead and opens the floor, Jacksonville may not have the offense to catch up.
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Queens (NC) vs Jacksonville Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Queens here. Despite being on the road, they’re the more efficient team, they have the shooting advantage, and their style plays up against a slow-paced opponent. If they shoot to average, -3.5 feels short.
Jacksonville has the tools to frustrate them, but they haven’t shown enough scoring punch to trust for 40 minutes — especially in high-possession games. A slower game helps them cover, but if Queens finds rhythm, the pace overwhelms.
For the total, 157.5 is a bit aggressive considering Jacksonville’s pace. But Queens games often go over even with low-possession opponents due to shot volume. Still, I’d lean under slightly unless Jacksonville speeds up more than usual.
Best Bet: Queens (NC) -3.5 (-114)
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