Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 12/6/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

AmFirst Stadium is the site where the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4) will attempt to beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4) on Friday, December 6, 2024 in the Conference USA Championship. Jacksonville State is 4.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 58.5.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this matchup with a record of 8-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hilltoppers faced the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and took home the win by a score of 19-17. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ran the football 35 different times and accumulated 105 yds, which had them averaging 3.0 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they had 84 plays for 426 yds. Western Kentucky surrendered 7 completions on 17 tries for a total of 99 yds, and a completion percentage of 41.2%. In the running game, the Hilltoppers gave up 229 yards on 43 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yards per rush surrendered.

The Hilltoppers have attained 4,682 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Western Kentucky has amassed 25 touchdowns through the air and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 19 different times. Western Kentucky has tallied 239 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 50 infractions for 490 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 118.3 yards on the ground ranking them 106th in the country. Regarding scoring, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an average of 26.7 PPG.

The Hilltoppers rank 43rd in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.2 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 208.3 rushing yards per game for the year. For the season, they have conceded 2,500 yards via the ground game in 12 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Hilltoppers are conceding 2,107 yards which puts them in 12th in Division 1. They are giving up 175.6 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.1%. During the season, they have allowed 383.8 yards per game which puts them 81st in D-1. They have allowed 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 20 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Gamecocks head into this matchup 8-4 for this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks took a loss by a final score of 19-17 when they played the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Jacksonville State ran for 5.3 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 229 yards on 43 carries. The Gamecocks finished the contest with a total of 328 yds and they ran 60 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Gamecocks pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 59.2%, surrendering 321 yards on 29 out of 49 passing. Jacksonville State conceded 35 rushing attempts for 105 yards (3.0 yds per carry).

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Gamecocks currently sit 18th in college football by tallying 35.4 PPG. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 434.6 yards per game, ranking them 25th in the country. The Jacksonville State offense has accrued 648 penalty yards on 70 violations, which ranks them 65th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 picks while losing 7 fumbles and they have been able to record 274 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Gamecocks currently sit at 2,126 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 177.2 passing yards per outing, which ranks 118th in the country. They are averaging 257.4 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 3,089 yards overall.

Jacksonville State has given up a total of 2,125 yards on the ground (177.1 yards per game) as well as 18 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have given up 19 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 221.7 yards per outing, which has them in 73rd in Division 1. Their defense has earned 10 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions for the season. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 854 plays, which ranks 119th in Division 1. The Gamecocks are conceding 27.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 83rd in college football. Over the course of the season, they have given up 324 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hilltoppers +4.0

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