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.

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	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L

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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

Jax State +4.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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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.

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Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Western Kentucky odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -145 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 59% chance of winning. Jacksonville State are the underdogs at +118 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 142.5, then the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

WKU

-145

Jax State

+118

Point Spread

WKU -2.5

-105

Jax State +2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 142.5

-108

Over 142.5

-112

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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	25-7	2501	2253	248	14-4	11-3	1L
Sam Houston	22-11	2714	2447	267	14-2	8-9	1L
Kennesaw State	21-13	2834	2587	247	14-3	7-10	3W
Louisiana Tech	20-14	2375	2210	165	16-4	4-10	1L
Western Kentucky	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Middle Tennessee	17-15	2414	2329	85	12-5	5-10	1L
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Missouri State	16-18	2551	2502	49	11-7	5-11	1L
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	1L

• 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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