Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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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  • Jacksonville State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Jacksonville State TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Pete Mathews Coliseum to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Jacksonville, AL, USA.

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

The Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+3.5 -105O 146.5 -110+150
Jacksonville State -3.5 -115U 146.5 -110-185

Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this college basketball game with 76.7% 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 Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 62.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.75 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.55 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 11-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.3 Units / 14.32% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 5.39% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI

Jacksonville State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Jacksonville State has a 14-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.5 Units / 34.25% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +13 Units / 51.08% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -28.18% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 19.55% ROI

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 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky has averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (266 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Western Kentucky shot 47% (947/2,014) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Jacksonville State has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Jacksonville State is shooting 73% from the free throw line (734/1,003) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

Jacksonville State is shooting 77% from the free throw line (317/413) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,555 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

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 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (656 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Kentucky has averaged 8.2 steals per game (450 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Jacksonville State has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (662 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Jacksonville State has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (662 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.4

Jacksonville State has averaged 4.3 steals per game (99 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Jacksonville State has forced 8.0 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1


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