Jackson State Tigers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jackson State vs Western Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bowling Green.

Jackson State vs Western Kentucky Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Hilltoppers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Western Kentucky as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.

Jackson State vs. Western Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Jackson State Tigers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Where: Bowling Green at E. A. Diddle Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds WKENT -15.5, JACKST +766 | WKENT -1366 O/U 153.5

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers fell 94-81 to Vanderbilt on Saturday, November 16th. Playing on the road, Jackson State entered the game as +27.5 point underdogs.

Despite trailing 52-36 at halftime, the Tigers outscored Vanderbilt 45-42 in the 2nd half. They covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 175 went over the O/U line of 152.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Jackson State put up 81 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.7% from the field. They hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, with Tyler Nickel and Jayme Mitchell Jr. both knocking down 50% of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Tigers were solid, converting 80% of their attempts.

Shannon Grant and Marcus Watson Jr. each contributed 16 points, with Grant also grabbing 10 rebounds. The Tigers pulled down 18 offensive boards, but managed just 8 assists as a team.

Tigers Team Defense

Jackson State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 68% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 25 tries.

From beyond the arc, Jackson State's defense gave up 16 threes on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12, shooting 70%.

Hilltoppers Preview: Will the Hilltoppers Win at Home?

Western Kentucky improved to 2-1 on the season with a 66-61 win over Lipscomb on Sunday. The Hilltoppers were -5 point favorites, and the game ended in a push for those who bet on the spread.

After trailing 31-30 at halftime, Western Kentucky outscored Lipscomb 36-30 in the second half. The total points for the game were 127, well under the O/U line of 160.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 38.1% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They hit 19 of 41 two-point attempts (46.3%) and went 13 of 18 from the free-throw line (72.2%).

Don McHenry led the Hilltoppers with 21 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Babacar Faye added 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Enoch Kalambay contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out 3 assists.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky's defense held their opponent to just 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (24/63). They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, which is a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 72%. Western Kentucky gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Hilltoppers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Jackson State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Although Western Kentucky has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Hilltoppers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-1-1 against the spread.