- Western Kentucky is a -6.5 point favorite vs Jacksonville State
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Jacksonville State / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.
Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Jacksonville State vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Jacksonville State | +6.5 -110 | O 152.5 -105 | +225 |
| Western Kentucky | -6.5 -110 | U 152.5 -115 | -275 |
Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 78.2% 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 61.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Jacksonville State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.40 Units / 49% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
- Jacksonville State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)
- Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+9.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+8.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.35 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 23% ROI)
Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Jacksonville State has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 14.39% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 25.96% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 9.84% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.85 Units / -26.83% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.54% ROI
Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Jacksonville State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (133 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Jacksonville State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (209/267) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%
Jacksonville State has averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (159 rebounds/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 11.2
Jacksonville State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (186 assists/ 133 TOs) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky averaged 80.8 points per game (2,586 points/32 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Western Kentucky has averaged 79.0 points per game (1,185 points/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 78.0
Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Jacksonville State has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (416 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.8
Jacksonville State has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (989 points/881 shots) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Jacksonville State allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,919 points/1,566 shots) last season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
Jacksonville State has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,908 points/2,447 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 9.4 steals per game (141 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Western Kentucky has averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (437 rebounds/15 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,336 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
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