NCAAF : Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 6, 2024 7:00PM EST @ AmFirst Stadium

In recent displays, both sets of players have exhibited resilience and competitive spirit. Western Kentucky crawls out with a one-point victory from last week’s tight match against Jacksonville State, which illustrates their defensive fight. On the other hand, the Gamecocks have shown talent in offense, winning the two big matches over well-known rivals earlier on in the season. This match definitely promises to be an interesting one between the two forms of contrasting styles as well as momentum.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: WKU 2.66 , Jacksonville State 1.51

Spread: WKU +5 , Jacksonville State -5

Over/Under: 57.5

Team Recent Performance

WKU Hilltoppers

Western Kentucky has a recent match history, including a 19-17 victory against Jacksonville State on December 1st while beating the 0.5 spread and under 62.5. They were defeated by Liberty on November 24, 21-38, and on the “+1” cover, the game went “over” at 56.5. They lost to Louisiana Tech 7-12 on November 17 and didn’t cover -11.5 but went under 52.5. On November 10, they beat New Mexico State 41-28 but failed to cover -18.5 as the total went over 52.5. Finally, they beat Kennesaw State 31-14 on October 31 but could not cover -24 while also going under 49.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Jacksonville State’s recent outcomes include a narrow 19-17 loss at WKU on December 1, missing the +0.5 line with the total score going under 62.5. They won 21-11 against SHSU on November 24, covering the -5.5 spread and scoring under 57.5. They edged FIU 34-31 on November 17 but failed to cover the -12.5 spread as the game went over 58.5. On November 10, they defeated Louisiana Tech 44-37, failing to cover the -9.5 spread in another game, overshot the total of 55.5. Finally, on October 31st, they shocked Liberty 31-21, best placing +2.5 and went under 64.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Western Kentucky (WKU) and Jacksonville State (JVST) have both posted 1-1 records and have the same 1-1 marks against the spread (ATS). However, their corresponding over/under (O/U) records differ as WKU stands at an O for 2 while JVST is also O for 2 in hitting the over. WKU has been averaging 18.0 points per game while JVST has averaged 18.5 points per game. On the ground, JVST dominates with rushing yards of 245.5 compared to WKU’s 97.0 . WKU leaves the other team behind yards per game mostly because of the pass, with an average of 48.5 attempts and 281.5 yards per game at this point in the season while achieving a 54.64% completion rate. In comparison, JVST throws 28.5 times, gains 153.0 yards, and achieves a 52.63% completion rate. In total yardage per game, JVST has outdone WKU by a mere 406.0 against 382.5. Both teams tend to turn the ball over a lot; WKU averages 1.0 a game while JVST is just slightly worse with 1.5 given away.

Team Injuries

WKU Hilltoppers

River Helms (TE, undisclosed) is out indefinitely.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Brannon Spector (WR, elbow) and Dallan Wright (WR, undisclosed) are out for the season.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 57.5.

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