Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Western Kentucky comes into this matchup as the slight -1.5 point favorite over Jacksonville State. The game is set for 4:00 ET at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green and will be televised on ESNU. The money line odds are -121 for Western Kentucky and +101 for Jacksonville State. The over/under line is at 60.5 points. Both teams have seven wins this season, with Jacksonville State sitting at 8-3 and Western Kentucky at 7-4.
JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -1.5
This game will be played at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:
- We have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning this one by a score of 35 to 28
- Not only do we have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 60.5 points
Will The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Jacksonville State enters Week 14 with an 8-3 record, facing Western Kentucky. They are 5-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season. The Gamecocks are already bowl-eligible and have a 63.4% chance of winning the Conference USA title, according to projections.
Jacksonville State has been favored in six of their 11 games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +9.4 points per game, and they have a 5-3 record against the spread this season.
This week’s over/under line is set at 60.5 points. Jacksonville State’s games have averaged 64.8 points, with an average over/under line of 58.4 points. Their over/under record stands at 4-4 for the season.
Jacksonville State’s offense has been dominant on the ground, ranking 2nd in the nation with 263.2 rushing yards per game. They are 3rd in rushing attempts, averaging 45.8 per game. Tre Stewart leads the team with 1,315 rushing yards, 19 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. The Gamecocks are scoring 37.1 points per game, placing them 13th nationally.
Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,966 yards, completing 61.4% of his passes, with 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Jacksonville State ranks 109th in passing yards per game. Cam Vaughn leads the receivers with 522 yards and three touchdowns. Heading into week 14, the Gamecocks are 47th in our offensive power rankings.
Jacksonville State’s defense played well in their recent game, allowing just 11 points against Sam Houston. They gave up 259 total yards, including 175 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 84 passing yards.
On average this season, Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed 27.7 points per game. Opponents have averaged 185.3 rushing yards per game on 41.9 attempts, while quarterbacks have completed 58.3% of their passes for 212.6 yards per game.
Will The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Win At Home Over The Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Western Kentucky enters Week 14 with a 7-4 record and a 100% chance of bowl eligibility. They’re ranked 93rd in our power rankings and have a 10.8% chance of winning the Conference USA title.
The Hilltoppers have been favored in four games this season, going 3-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.7 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is 60.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. Western Kentucky’s average over/under line is 55 points, and their over/under record is 5-4, with games averaging 50 points.
Western Kentucky’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 27th nationally with 267.4 yards per game. They are 29th in completions, averaging 21.5 per game, and 45th in attempts, with 32 per game. Their completion rate is 67.3%, placing them 16th. Heading into week 14, they are 57th in scoring, with 27.4 points per game, and we rank them 60th in our offensive power rankings.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 2,364 yards, completing 68.5% of his passes, with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 105. Kisean Johnson leads the receiving corps with 57 catches for 779 yards and six touchdowns. On the ground, Western Kentucky is averaging 122.2 rushing yards per game.
Western Kentucky’s defense has been struggling against the run, allowing 419 rushing yards and four touchdowns in their recent game against Liberty. Overall, they gave up 556 total yards, including 137 passing yards. Liberty ran the ball 63 times, while attempting just 12 passes.
On average, Western Kentucky’s defense is giving up 22.6 points per game. They rank 28th in the nation in passing yards allowed, giving up 182.5 yards per game. Opposing teams have averaged 209 rushing yards per game against them, ranking Western Kentucky 159th in the country.