The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4, 0-0 CUSA) hit the road in CUSA play against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-6, 0-0 CUSA) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hilltoppers are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points.
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Western Kentucky Cover -2.5 vs Jacksonville State -105
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -141
- Jacksonville State moneyline odds to win: +118
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Western Kentucky covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Western Kentucky covered eight times in 17 games at home, and it covered seven times in 13 games when playing on the road.
- The Hilltoppers eclipsed the total in nine of 17 home games (52.9%) last season, compared to three of 13 road games (23.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Western Kentucky won 11 of 15 games when playing at home, good for a .733 winning percentage. Western Kentucky won one of two games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Hilltoppers scored 74.8 points per game and allowed 74.8 last season, making them 143rd in the country offensively and 263rd on defense.
- Western Kentucky was 96th in college basketball in rebounds per game (33.3) and -4-worst in rebounds conceded (37.5) last year.
- Last season the Hilltoppers were ranked 295th in the country in assists with 11.9 per game.
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-3-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (285th in nation) | 41.5 (91st) | 37.8 (31st) | 32.4 (254th) | 13.8 (221st) | 10.6 (99th) |
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Jacksonville State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Jacksonville State had a lower winning percentage at home (.545, 6-5-0 record) than away (.714, 10-4-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Gamecocks games went over less often at home (one of 11, 9.1%) than away (seven of 14, 50%) last year.
- In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Gamecocks had a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than on the road (.364, 4-7).
Last season stats
- With 73.7 points per game on offense, the Gamecocks ranked 182nd in college basketball last season. On defense, they surrendered 68.4 points per contest, which ranked 67th in college basketball.
- Jacksonville State ranked 39th in the country with 34.9 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 82nd with 29.7 rebounds allowed per contest.
- The Gamecocks ranked 311th in college basketball with 11.7 dimes per contest.
Jacksonville State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 1-7-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-5-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-3-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-4 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (289th in nation) | 37.4 (11th) | 37.8 (31st) | 30.5 (157th) | 13.5 (250th) | 10.5 (92nd) |
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