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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 15
2024 Conference USA Championship Game
(8-4) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4)
Date: Friday, December 6th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
Week 15 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Western Kentucky +4.5 | Jacksonville State -4.5
Week 15 CFB Moneyline Odds: Western Kentucky +155 | Jacksonville State -189
College Football Betting Total: O/U 57.5
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Buckle up, College Football fans, because the 2024 Conference USA Championship Game is shaping up to be a showdown for the ages! The Hilltoppers (8-4) are gunning for back-to-back titles, but they’ll need to overcome a red-hot Gamecocks (8-4) squad—twice in a row!
At 7:00 ET, Jacksonville State will host Western Kentucky in a week 15 CFB matchup at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville. The game will be broadcast on CBSS, and the over/under line is currently set at 57.5 points.
The Gamecocks are the -4.5 point favorites at home.
Historically, the Hilltoppers have the edge at 5-2 against the Gamecocks, but recent trends favor Jax State, who’s on an 8-1 SU tear, including 5-0 at home. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has struggled, going 1-4 ATS in their last five.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky enters Week 15 with an 8-4 record, ranked 93rd in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility but have a 35.7% chance of winning Conference USA. The Hilltoppers are 3-1 at home and 3-3 on the road this season.
Against the spread, Western Kentucky is 6-4, with a +4.5 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 ATS as favorites and 4-2 as underdogs.
Their over/under record is 5-5, with an average line of 55.7 points. This week’s line is set at 57.5 points, with their games averaging 48.8 points per contest.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
Western Kentucky’s offense is averaging 26.7 points per game heading into week 15, placing them 58th in the nation. They are ranked 70th in our offensive power rankings. The Hilltoppers have focused on their passing game, ranking 20th in passing yards with 271.8 yards per game. They are 33rd in passing attempts and 26th in completions, with a 66.5% completion rate, which is 16th nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is 42.3%.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 2,665 yards, completing 67.2% of his passes. He has 22 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 102. Leading receiver Kisean Johnson has 830 yards and six touchdowns on 65 catches. On the ground, Elijah Young has rushed for 738 yards, averaging 4 yards per carry.
Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 22.2 points per game this season, ranking 33rd nationally. In their recent game, they gave up 17 points, allowing 13 first downs and 328 total yards, including 229 rushing yards on 43 attempts. Through the air, they held Jacksonville State to 99 passing yards and forced one interception.
Opponents have averaged 210.7 rushing yards per game against Western Kentucky, while the secondary has allowed just 175.5 passing yards per game, the 21st-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have completed 59.1% of their passes and have a passer rating of 82.6 against the Hilltoppers.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Jacksonville State enters Week 15 with an 8-4 record, and they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible. They have a 5-1 record at home and are ranked 76th in our power rankings. The Gamecocks have a 64.3% chance of winning the Conference USA title, according to our projections.
They have been favored in seven of their 12 games this season, going 5-2 as the favorite. Jacksonville State’s average scoring margin is +8.4 points per game, and they are 5-4 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 57.5 points. Jacksonville State’s average over/under line has been 58.7 points, and their games have averaged 62.4 points per contest, with a 4-5 over/under record.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Stats
Jacksonville State’s offense has been dominant on the ground, ranking 2nd nationally with 260.3 rushing yards per game, and they are 3rd in rushing attempts, averaging 45.6 per game. Tre Stewart has been the focal point, rushing for 1,400 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns this season.
Overall, the Gamecocks are 17th in scoring, with 35.4 points per game, and we have them ranked 56th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 15. Quarterback Tyler Huff has thrown for 2,003 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, with a passer rating of 90.
Jacksonville State’s defense allowed 19 points in their recent 19-17 loss to Western Kentucky, giving up 426 total yards. They held Western Kentucky to 105 rushing yards on 35 attempts but allowed 321 passing yards on 48 attempts.
For the season, Jacksonville State ranks 127th nationally, allowing 178.6 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 221.7 passing yards per game and completed 58.4% of their throws against the Gamecocks.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Conference USA Championship Game NCAA Betting Prediction: Jacksonville State -4.5
The moneyline reflects the challenge: WKU +155, Jax State -189. Will the Gamecocks’ defense hold firm, or can WKU’s big-play offense rise to the occasion?
Jacksonville State is the -4.5 point spread favorite at home in their week 15 matchup vs. Western Kentucky. We expect them to cover the spread, with a projected final score of 30-23 in their favor.
For the over/under, with the line set at 57.5 points, our projection of 53 combined points suggests that taking the under is the best play.
Either way, this clash promises high drama, intense action, and maybe a few betting surprises!
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