Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, December 29.

Jacksonville State should be able to battle hard and our prediction is that they will cover the line against Western Kentucky. It’s set at an attractive +4.5 and you can get -112.

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Tulsa Golden Hurricane 82-81.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won last time out by a 81-75 scoreline. It was on the road against East Tennessee State Buccaneers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Jax State have beaten Western Kentucky in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 73-67 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 85-83. Both teams have two wins on the board when we look at the 4-game H2H record.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	7-4	929	845	84	6-2	1-2	1L
Jacksonville State	5-6	821	696	125	4-4	1-2	1W

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Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on Jacksonville State putting up a fight in this college showdown and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -112 when it comes to the +4.5 that is available.

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Key Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State stats:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by Jax State in 4 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Jax State in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Jax State in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WKU in 15 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WKU in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by WKU in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Jax State in 2 consecutive games against WKU.

Jax State +4.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky 70 - 71 Jax State

the Gamecocks are available at massive odds to register a 71-70 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Western Kentucky odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -192 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 66% chance of winning. Jacksonville State are the underdogs at +160 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 144.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 144.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

WKU

-192

Jax State

+160

Point Spread

WKU -4.5

-108

Jax State +4.5

-112

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

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Western Kentucky Stats

Jacksonville State Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 133.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 63.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 59.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	9-3	979	812	167	6-1	3-2	3W
New Mexico State	8-3	853	721	132	7-1	1-2	2W
Kennesaw State	8-4	1120	913	207	6-1	2-3	2L
Sam Houston	8-4	1057	897	160	4-0	4-4	1W
Middle Tennessee	7-4	858	785	73	6-2	1-2	2W
Louisiana Tech	7-4	786	610	176	7-0	0-4	1W
Western Kentucky	7-4	929	845	84	6-2	1-2	1L
FIU	7-5	1057	956	101	7-2	0-3	1L
Missouri State	6-5	819	793	26	6-2	0-3	2W
Jacksonville State	5-6	821	696	125	4-4	1-2	1W
UTEP	4-7	796	783	13	4-3	0-4	1W
Delaware	4-7	752	810	-58	3-4	1-3	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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