The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-2) will meet their CUSA-rival, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-2) in a matchup on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium. The Hilltoppers are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 7.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 60.5 points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State (+7.5) | Under (60.5) | Western Kentucky 28 Jacksonville State 25 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Western Kentucky | Jacksonville State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.2 (61) | 28.0 (57) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.0 (79) | 19.4 (35) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (64) | 7 (49) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 16 (1) | 14 (3) |
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Betting Insights
Western Kentucky Stats and Trends
- Western Kentucky has compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Hilltoppers have covered the spread once when favored by 7.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- Western Kentucky and its opponent have combined to hit the over three out of six times this season.
- In four games this season, the Toppers and their opponents have scored more than 60.5 combined points.
- WKU has an average point total of 63.2 in their outings this year, 2.7 more points than this game’s over/under.
Jacksonville State Stats and Trends
- Jacksonville State has covered five times in seven games with a spread this year.
- The Gamecocks have been an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- Jacksonville State games have hit the over twice this season.
- The Gamecocks and their opponents have combined to score more than 60.5 points twice this season.
- The average over/under for Jax State’s matchups this season is 52.8, 7.7 fewer points than this game’s total.
Western Kentucky Players to Watch
- Austin Reed has passed for 1,658 yards while completing 60.8% of his throws (149-of-245), with 14 touchdowns and three interceptions (276.3 yards per game). He’s also rushed 24 times for 74 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 12.3 yards per game.
- Markese Stepp has rushed for a team-leading 180 yards on 36 carries (36.0 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- So far this year L.T. Sanders has run for 127 yards on 20 carries (25.4 ypg).
- This season Malachi Corley has 37 receptions for a team-high 543 receiving yards (108.6 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Easton Messer’s stat line this year shows 24 catches for 299 yards and three touchdowns. He averages 49.8 receiving yards per game.
- Jimmy Holiday has caught 10 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown, averaging 34.0 yards per game this year.
Jacksonville State Players to Watch
- Logan Smothers has thrown for 638 yards while completing 56.9% of his passes (58-of-102), with five touchdowns and two interceptions this year (91.1 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 65 times for 253 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 36.1 yards per game.
- Malik Jackson has racked up a team-best 578 rushing yards (82.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Perry Carter has 18 catches and paces his team with 325 receiving yards (54.2 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Quinton Lane has also chipped in with 167 yards on 14 catches and one touchdown. He averages 27.8 receiving yards per game this year.
- Sean Brown has 148 receiving yards on 11 receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 37.0 yards per game.
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