Wednesday’s contest at E. A. Diddle Arena has the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) squaring off against the Jackson State Tigers (0-4) at 8:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 82-70 victory, as our model heavily favors Western Kentucky.

Based on our computer prediction, Jackson State projects to cover the 15.5-point spread in its matchup versus Western Kentucky. The over/under is currently listed at 153.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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Western Kentucky vs. Jackson State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena
• Line: Western Kentucky -15.5
• Point total: 153.5
• Moneyline (to win): Western Kentucky -2000, Jackson State +920

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Western Kentucky vs. Jackson State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Western Kentucky 82, Jackson State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Western Kentucky vs. Jackson State

• Pick ATS: Jackson State (+15.5)
• Pick OU: Under (153.5)

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Western Kentucky Performance Insights

• Western Kentucky was 34th in the nation in points scored (80.2 per game) and 255th in points allowed (74.4) last year.
• The Hilltoppers were the 19th-best squad in college basketball in rebounds per game (36.4) and ranked 263rd in rebounds conceded (32.9) last season.
• Last season Western Kentucky was ranked 150th in college basketball in assists with 13.4 per game.
• Last year, the Hilltoppers were 230th in the country in 3-point makes (6.9 per game) and 179th in 3-point percentage (34.0%).
• Last year, Western Kentucky was 284th in the country in 3-pointers conceded (8.2 per game) and 69th in defensive 3-point percentage (31.8%).
• Last year, Western Kentucky took 32.1% of its shots from beyond the arc, and 67.9% from inside it. In terms of made shots, 23.4% of Western Kentucky’s buckets were 3-pointers, and 76.6% were 2-pointers.

Jackson State Performance Insights

• With 71.2 points per game on offense, Jackson State was 247th in the nation last season. At the other end, it ceded 75.6 points per contest, which ranked 283rd in college basketball.
• The Tigers pulled down 33.2 rebounds per game (113th-ranked in college basketball). They gave up 32.5 rebounds per contest (233rd-ranked).
• Jackson State dished out 12.0 assists per game, which ranked them 279th in college basketball.
• The Tigers averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (302nd-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 12.4 turnovers per contest (82nd-ranked).
• Last season the Tigers made 6.6 three-pointers per game (257th-ranked in college basketball) and shot 32.5% (265th-ranked) from downtown.
• Last season Jackson State ceded 8.1 treys per game (275th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 35.2% (285th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Last year Jackson State took 66.2% two-pointers, accounting for 73.6% of the team’s baskets. It shot 33.8% from three-point land (26.4% of the team’s baskets).

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