Wednesday’s contest features the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) and the Jackson State Tigers (0-4) matching up at E. A. Diddle Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 82-70 win for heavily favored Western Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on November 20.

According to our computer prediction, Jackson State is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 15.5. The two teams are projected to come in below the 152.5 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: 152.5
• Moneyline (to win): Western Kentucky -2222, Jackson State +980

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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 (152.5)

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Western Kentucky Performance Insights

• Western Kentucky was 34th in the country in points scored (80.2 per game) and 255th in points conceded (74.4) last year.
• Last year, the Hilltoppers were 19th-best in the nation in rebounds (36.4 per game) and 263rd in rebounds allowed (32.9).
• With 13.4 assists per game last season, Western Kentucky was 150th in college basketball.
• Last year, the Hilltoppers were 230th in college basketball in 3-point makes (6.9 per game) and 179th in 3-point percentage (34%).
• Last season, Western Kentucky was 284th in the country in 3-pointers allowed (8.2 per game) and 69th in defensive 3-point percentage (31.8%).
• Last season, the Hilltoppers took 32.1% of their shots from beyond the arc, and 67.9% from inside it. In terms of makes, 23.4% of the Hilltoppers’ baskets 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 year. At the other end of the court, it allowed 75.6 points per contest, which ranked 283rd in college basketball.
• The Tigers pulled down 33.2 boards per game (113th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 32.5 rebounds per contest (233rd-ranked).
• Jackson State ranked 279th in the nation with 12 dimes per contest.
• The Tigers ranked 302nd in the nation with 12.5 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 82nd with 12.4 forced turnovers per game.
• The Tigers sank 6.6 three-pointers per game (257th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while putting up a 32.5% three-point percentage (265th-ranked).
• With 8.1 threes conceded per game, Jackson State was 275th in college basketball. It allowed a 35.2% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 285th in college basketball.
• Last year Jackson State took 66.2% two-pointers, accounting for 73.6% of the team’s buckets. It shot 33.8% threes (26.4% of the team’s baskets).

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