Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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  • Western Kentucky is a -4.5 point favorite vs Jacksonville State
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Jacksonville State / Western Kentucky TV channel: CBSN

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 pm in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 59.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+1.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 6-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -5.77% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -1.99% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 11.8 assists per game (661 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Jacksonville State shot 45% (728/1,615) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 44%

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (982 assists/ 992 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Jacksonville State is shooting 45% (2,144/4,808) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky is shooting 40% (533/1,338) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky has a TS% of 44% this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Western Kentucky has an eFG% of 47% this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Western Kentucky has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,627 points/1,338 shots) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (145/467) this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Jacksonville State forced 8.9 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (2,011/4,823) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,334/3,257) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky forced 13.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Western Kentucky allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,023 shots) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 7.7


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