Jacksonville State Gamecocks (JSU)
American Football NCAAF Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium Sat 14 Nov 15:30
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)
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Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Predictions

Best Bet

Under 55.5 Points @ -120

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The total line looks too big at 55.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -120 and hope that Western Kentucky and Jacksonville State don’t produce too many fireworks.

Our expert Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky picks deliver our Best Bet alongside a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Check out the sections below for the reasoning behind the card.

Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Preview

Jacksonville State square off against Western Kentucky at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, November 14.

Jacksonville State made it six consecutive wins after a 47-14 home success over Sam Houston Bearkats at Burgess Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Floyd Stadium, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders recently beat them 51-42.

H2H: Teams’ Last Clash Saw 37-34 Jax State Win

Jax State have claimed consecutive wins over Western Kentucky. Both victories were achieved at Burgess Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium, with a 52-12 followed by a 37-34 scoreline. The previous 4 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Jax State victories.

Best Bet

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college football matchup on the totals. Our best pick is Under 55.5 which can currently be backed at odds of -120.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The 55.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Jacksonville State games.
  • The 55.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 4 Jacksonville State games on the road this season.
  • The 55.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Jacksonville State games on the road.
  • The 55.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Western Kentucky games.
  • The 55.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Western Kentucky games.

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Under 55.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 55.5
Spread Western Kentucky +7.5
First Score Method Touchdown

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 55.5, along with Western Kentucky +7.5 on the spread and a Touchdown to be scored first.

The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jax State Jax State logo 23 - 24 Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close matchup and we’ll have a play on the Hilltoppers achieving a 24-23 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky 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.

Books Make Jax State Moneyline Favorites

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Jacksonville State as -294 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. At +240, Western Kentucky are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 55.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. Those who wager Under 55.5 can get -120.

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Western Kentucky Own Eight Victories From Previous Ten at Home

Western Kentucky are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, scoring 33.60 points per contest and conceding 18.50.

Jax State have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 24.80 points per contest and giving up 27.30.

Western Kentucky beat Jax State 19-17 in their most recent meeting at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O55.5 U55.5
Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Home Stats 8-2 52.10 33.60 18.50 5 5
Jacksonville State logo Jacksonville State Away Stats 5-5 52.10 24.80 27.30 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O55.5 = Games Over 55.5 Points
  • U55.5 = Games Under 55.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Jacksonville State logo Jacksonville State Stats
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Liberty 8 1 300 122 178 4-0 4-1 8W
Jacksonville State 7 2 262 173 89 5-0 2-2 6W
Mid Tenn 5 4 242 279 -37 4-1 1-3 1W
Delaware 4 5 273 262 11 3-1 1-4 1L
FIU 4 5 174 183 -9 4-1 0-4 1W
Kennesaw State 3 6 226 243 -17 2-3 1-3 2W
Missouri State 3 6 215 270 -55 3-1 0-5 1L
New Mexico State 3 6 186 232 -46 2-3 1-3 2L
Western Kentucky 3 6 212 300 -88 2-1 1-5 2L
Sam Houston 1 8 158 248 -90 1-3 0-5 6L

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