Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Conference USA Championship Prediction, Pick Against the Spread at Latest Odds

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet for a Conference USA Championship battle on Friday Night. This one means a little more to both sides as neither one of these teams has ever won a Conference USA championship.

Liberty defeated New Mexico State in the Championship game last year and the Flames entered the season as the heavy betting favorite to repeat. However, these two teams have fought their way into an opportunity to be Champions.

So, who comes out on top tonight? Let's break down my Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State prediction and pick.

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Odds

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: December 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00 ET
• Where To Watch: CBSSN

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction

Western Kentucky begins the game with a record of 8-4. The Hilltoppers will be headed to another bowl game this season but have their sights set on something bigger. In the conference, Western Kentucky posted a 6-2 record. Western Kentucky tied Sam Houston State for the second-best record in the conference. The tiebreaker went in the direction of the Hilltoppers, who defeated Sam Houston State 31-14 on October 16. The Hilltoppers defeated Jacksonville State 19-17 last weekend to earn its trip to the Championship.

Sophomore Caden Veltkamp leads the offense with 2,662 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Knoxville native Elijah Young has rushed for 738 yards and three touchdowns. Kisean Johnson has collected 830 yards and six touchdowns.

Jacksonville State has been one of the best stories in college football.

Last year was the program's first year in FBS. The Gamecocks earned bowl eligibility and entered the year with hopes of competing for a conference championship.

The Gamecocks posted a record of 8-4 this season. Jacksonville State dominated conference play with a record of 7-1. As mentioned, the Gamecocks' first conference loss came last weekend against Western Kentucky.

Senior Tyler Huff leads the offense with 2,003 passing yards, eleven touchdowns, and six interceptions. Tre Stewart has enjoyed a breakout year with 1,403 yards and 20 touchdowns. Stewart has averaged 5.9 yards per carry. Cam Vaughn has racked up a team-best 529 yards on the season.

The Gamecocks have been one of the hottest teams in college football over the last two months. Western Kentucky will have trouble beating this Jacksbvollie State squad in back-to-back weeks. The Gamecocks will establish their run game and grind out a hard-fought win today.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick

• Pick: Jacksonville State ML (-165) Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!
• Pick: Jacksonville State -3 (-110) Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!

Our OC+ Betting Trends Tool shows us that Jacksonville State has won eight of its last ten games. The Gamecocks have been one of the hottest teams in college football over the last two months. It is tough to beat a better team twice in two weeks. Jacksonville State will rely on its run game to control the pace of this game.