Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 75-53.
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  • Western Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs Jacksonville State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Jacksonville State TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Pete Mathews Coliseum to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Jacksonville, AL.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky-2.5 -115O 144.5 -110-160
Jacksonville State +2.5 -105U 144.5 -110135

Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 69.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+5.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 5.33% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.2 Units / -30% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed 63.3 points per game (633 points/10 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 71.5

Jacksonville State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (59 steals/10 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Jacksonville State has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 13.0

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 Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 70.4 points per game (704 points/10 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 78.0

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

Jacksonville State averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,031 points/1,615 shots) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Jacksonville State has made 8.3 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.2

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has allowed 63.3 points per game (633 points/10 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 71.5

Jacksonville State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (59 steals/10 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Jacksonville State has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 13.0

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 70.4 points per game (704 points/10 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 78.0

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

Jacksonville State averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,031 points/1,615 shots) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Jacksonville State has made 8.3 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.2


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