Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 14

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Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton yells to his players during the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game against South Alabama in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
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  • Western Kentucky is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Jacksonville State
  • Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Total (Over/Under): 60.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-3) visit Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4) on Nov. 30 in Bowling Green, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EST.

Western Kentucky is a betting favorite in Week 14, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 60.5 total points.

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Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jacksonville State+1.5 -10560.5 -110+100
Western Kentucky -1.5 -11560.5 -110-120

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this game with 54.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+7.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+0.90 Units / 1% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Jacksonville State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Jacksonville State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Tre Stewart has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Tyler Huff has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.25 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Tyler Huff has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Tyler Huff has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Michael Pettway has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Western Kentucky players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Western Kentucky Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Elijah Young has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kisean Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • River Helms has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Easton Messer has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Jacksonville State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Jacksonville State is 6-5 against the spread this college football season (+0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI).

  • Jacksonville State is 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units / 6.81% ROI
  • Jacksonville State is 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.4% ROI
  • Jacksonville State is 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -30.29% ROI

Western Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Western Kentucky is 6-5 against the spread this college football season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • Western Kentucky is 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -1.03% ROI
  • Western Kentucky is 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • Western Kentucky is 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Jacksonville State: Keys to the Game vs. Western Kentucky

Jacksonville State is 12-4 (.750) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .378

Jacksonville State is 12-4 (.750) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: .427

Jacksonville State is 17-5 (.773) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– 40th-best in FBS; Average: .667

Jacksonville State is 7-1 (.875) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush this season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .641

Western Kentucky: Keys to the Game vs. Jacksonville State

Western Kentucky is 11-3 (.786) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Western Kentucky is 12-9 (.571) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .442

Western Kentucky is 11-3 (.786) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-22nd-best in FBS; Average: .604

Western Kentucky is 8-2 (.800) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .667

Matchup Notes for Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky has 236 receptions in 11 games (21.5 per game) this season — T-35th-best among FBS skill players. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 16.5 receptions per game this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky’s RBs has 42 receptions in 11 games (3.8 per game) this season — T-35th-best among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed just 16.5 receptions per game this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.

Caden Veltkamp (WKY) has completed 78.4% of passes (29/37) in the red zone this season — best of Qualified Quarterbacks. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed a completion rate of just 46.2% when defending in the red zone this season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State’s RBs has averaged 12.2 yards after the catch this season — T-5th-best among FBS RBs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 12.5 RAC this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State’s offense has thrown for 2,027 passing yards in 11 games (just 184.3 YPG) this season — 21st-worst among FBS offenses. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed just 182.5 passing yards per game this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State’s RBs has averaged 12.2 yards after the catch this season — T-5th-best among FBS RBs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 10.9 RAC to RBs this season — T-9th-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends

Jacksonville State Skill Players have averaged 18.5 yards per reception (426 yards/23 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9

Jacksonville State’s RBs has averaged 12.2 yards after the catch this season — T-5th-best among FBS RBs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 12.5 RAC this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State TEs have averaged 22.8 yards per reception (137 yards/6 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.3

Jacksonville State’s offense has thrown for 2,027 passing yards in 11 games (just 184.3 YPG) this season — 21st-worst among FBS offenses. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed just 182.5 passing yards per game this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.

Jacksonville State have rushed for 41 TDs this season– most among FBS Offenses

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends

Western Kentucky RBs have 4 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky Skill Players have been targeted 165 times with 4-6 yards to go since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky WRs have 54 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky RBs have averaged 8.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (157 yards / 18 touches) in close and late situations this season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Western Kentucky RBs have averaged 10.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (251 yards / 23 touches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.0

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Defensive Stats & Trends

Jacksonville State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 9 of 41 attempts (22%) on 3rd and long this season– worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Jacksonville State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 9 of 41 attempts (22%) on 3rd and long this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Jacksonville State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 93 of 986 carries (9%) since the 2023 season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 13%

Jacksonville State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 59 of 466 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) this season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

Jacksonville State has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 93 of 986 carries (9%) since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive Stats & Trends

Western Kentucky allowed 346.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last week– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 165.3

Opponents have averaged just 14.5 completions per game (160 / 11) against Western Kentucky this season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 18.5

Western Kentucky allowed 419 rushing yards last week– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Western Kentucky has tackled opponents for a loss on 6 of 42 rushing attempts (14% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

Opponents have averaged just 14.5 completions per game (160 / 11) against Western Kentucky this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.3


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