Bowl Games Friday: Ohio vs Jacksonville State Predictions, Advanced Model Picks

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PRO Projections aren't messing around for Friday's bowl games.

Our proprietary data spotted a massive mismatch for Ohio vs. Jacksonville State, producing a couple smart picks for those interested in some early-afternoon value.

The StaffDNA Cure Bowl kicks off at 12 p.m. ET in Orlando, Florida, between the Bobcats and Gamecocks.

When we compare our betting lines to the market, all picks get a grade (A, B, C, etc.) to determine how strong the prediction is.

Friday afternoon's Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds are so off from Action PRO models that coveted A+ grades are popping in multiple betting categories.


Ohio vs. Jacksonville State Bowl Game Predictions: Advanced Model Picks Friday

Ohio is the type of side that really catches your attention heading into bowl season.

The Bobcats not only crushed their preseason win total, they won 10 games. Ohio heads into the Cure Bowl with plenty of momentum, having rattled off six straight wins both straight-up and against the spread.

Ohio is -4.5 against the spread for Friday's bowl game against Jacksonville State, a team that has won nine of its last 10 outright.

In a clash of two teams that made bettors happy down the stretch, our