Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hilltoppers (-1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-3) are hitting the road to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4). Jacksonville State opens this contest as 1.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 60.5.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 8-3 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Gamecocks played against the Sam Houston Bearkats and took home the win by a score of 21-11. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ended up rushing 58 times and totaled 278 yards, earning them an average of 4.8 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 70 plays which gave them a total of 332 yards. Jacksonville State relinquished 13 pass completions on 27 attempts for a total of 84 yds, and a completion percentage of 48.1%. Against the run, the Gamecocks gave up 175 yards on 39 attempts, which averages out to 4.5 yards per rush surrendered.

The Gamecocks have earned 4,887 total yards this year. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Jacksonville State has totaled 11 touchdowns through the air and 41 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 12 times. Jacksonville State has accounted for 261 first downs, and they have committed 66 infractions for 608 yards. As a team they average 260.0 yards rushing giving them a rank of 3rd in the nation. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 37.1 points per outing.

The Gamecocks sit in 87th in college football regarding team defense, allowing 27.7 PPG. They are allowing 4.3 yards per rush and 183.6 rushing yards per game this season. During the season, they have conceded 2,020 rushing yards through 11 outings. When it comes to passing yardage, the Gamecocks are allowing 2,339 yards which puts them in 58th in the nation. They are allowing 212.6 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.0%. Overall, they have yielded 396.3 yards per game which ranks them 98th in college football. They have granted 18 touchdowns by air and 18 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Hilltoppers come into this game with a record of 7-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Hilltoppers walked away with a loss by a score of 38-21 against the Liberty Flames. Western Kentucky surrendered 63 rushing attempts for 419 yds (6.7 yds per rush). The Hilltoppers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 58.3%, relinquishing 137 yds on 7 for 12 passing. The Hilltoppers finished the game with a total of 368 yards and they ran 61 plays (6.0 yards per play). Western Kentucky rushed the football for 3.9 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 106 yds on 27 carries.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Hilltoppers currently sit 73rd in college football by tallying 27.4 points per outing. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 386.9 yards/contest, which is good for 69th in college football. The Western Kentucky offense has racked up 405 penalty yards on 40 infractions, which is 132nd in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 12 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have earned 216 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Hilltoppers have a total of 2,941 yards via the pass as well as an average of 267.4 passing yards per outing, which ranks 29th in D-1. They have an average of 119.5 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,315 yards in total.

Western Kentucky has surrendered a total of 2,270 rushing yards (206.4 yards per game) as well as 18 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have conceded 14 touchdowns through the air and 182.5 yards/contest, which puts them in 21st in Division 1. Their defense has 10 fumbles recovered and 9 interceptions on the year. The Hilltoppers defense has been on the field for 739 plays, which is 80th in D-1. The Hilltoppers are conceding 22.6 points per contest, which puts them 47th in D-1. This season, they have given up 249 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Hilltoppers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +1.5

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