Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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  • Western Kentucky (7-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Jacksonville State (8-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Jacksonville State / Western Kentucky TV channel: CBSSN

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-6) visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Jacksonville State+3.5 -105O 139.5 -105+150
Western Kentucky -3.5 -115U 139.5 -115-185

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 61.0% 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 Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 27 games (+13.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+5.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting the Over for -9.1 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting the Under for +7.7 Units / 0% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.95 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.65 Units / 0% ROI

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (381 assists/ 400 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Jacksonville State is shooting 70% from the free throw line (391/559) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 72%

Jacksonville State is shooting 38% from three (281/746) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 35%

Jacksonville State is shooting 44% (747/1,704) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (622 assists/ 591 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Western Kentucky is shooting 68% from the free throw line (229/336) this season — 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Kentucky has 622 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has 446 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (375/932) this season — 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Jacksonville State has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,050 points/932 shots) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Jacksonville State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (287/828) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Jacksonville State has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (2,178 points/1,749 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (112/399) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky has 330 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,259/3,028) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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