Hilltoppers vs Gamecocks Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Friday 12-06-2024

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), in this season's CUSA Championship Game, where they will oppose the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama will host the matchup on December 6, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. An over/under of 58 points has been established for the matchup.

These teams faced off last time out with the Western Kentucky University winning, 19-17.

Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Game Info

When: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: CBS Sports Network
Favorite: Jacksonville State -4
Total: 58 points

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Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Stat Matchup

Jacksonville State		Western Kentucky
434.6 (25th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	390.7 (62nd)
398.8 (95th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	383.8 (82nd)
257.4 (3rd)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	118.8 (106th)
177.2 (118th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	271.8 (21st)
13 (34th)	Turnovers (Rank)	19 (86th)
20 (29th)	Takeaways (Rank)	20 (29th)

Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Jacksonville State 30, Western Kentucky 27

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Western Kentucky +4 (model predicted spread is 3 points)

Jacksonville State has posted a 6-6-0 record against the spread this season.
The Gamecocks have a 5-2 record against the spread this season when favored by 4 points or more.
Western Kentucky has gone 6-5-0 ATS this season.
In games they have played as at least 4-point underdogs this season, the Hilltoppers are 1-1 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 58 (model projecting 56.4 points)

Eight times so far this season, Jacksonville State and its opponent have combined for more than 58 points.
There have been five Hilltoppers games this year with more than 58 points scored.
The over/under for this game is 58 points, 0.2 more than the average point total for Jacksonville State games this season.
Games involving the Hilltoppers this year have averaged 55.0 points per game, a 3.0-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

Team Leaders

Jacksonville State

Tyler Huff: 2,003 PASS YDS / 166.9 YPG / 59.8% / 11 TD / 6 INT / 192 CAR / 1,176 RUSH YDS / 13 TD
Tre Stewart: 237 CAR / 1,400 YDS / 116.7 YPG / 20 TD / 12 REC / 146 YDS / 13.3 YPG / 1 TD
Cam Vaughn: 35 REC / 529 YDS / 44.1 YPG / 3 TD
Mike Pettway: 24 REC / 439 YDS / 36.6 YPG / 3 TD
Brock Rechsteiner: 13 REC / 205 YDS / 20.5 YPG / 2 TD
Jaylen Swain: 28 TKL / 5 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Antonio Carter II: 76 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Zechariah Poyser: 55 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Western Kentucky

Caden Veltkamp: 2,665 PASS YDS / 222.1 YPG / 67.2% / 22 TD / 10 INT / 105 CAR / 203 RUSH YDS / 7 TD
Elijah Young: 171 CAR / 738 YDS / 61.5 YPG / 3 TD / 40 REC / 372 YDS / 31 YPG / 2 TD
Kisean Johnson: 65 REC / 830 YDS / 69.2 YPG / 6 TD
Easton Messer: 45 REC / 642 YDS / 53.5 YPG / 4 TD
Darius Thomas: 43 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
Hosea Wheeler: 58 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Demarko Williams: 31 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD