Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Basketball Odds

The Gamecocks will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Jacksonville State currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 95.67.
Away Jacksonville State - Jacksonville State starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky meets Jacksonville State boasting a 8-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Jacksonville State currently ranks 3rd (0.600) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky now standing 6th (0.455) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Jacksonville State has a 0.524 overall win percentage, with Western Kentucky matching up with a 0.545 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Jacksonville State currently possesses 11-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has tallied a 12-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Prepare for a magical clash as Jacksonville State battles Western Kentucky on Thursday.

Both teams have similar records, with conference standings crucial for tournament seeds.

Jacksonville State aims to break their losing streak, while Western Kentucky seeks to continue their winning streak. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Gamecocks at Hilltoppers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Jacksonville State	Favorite Western Kentucky
+4.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-4.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Western Kentucky has a -4.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Jacksonville State has a +4.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Jacksonville State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
139.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	139.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 139.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 139.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Jacksonville State	Favorite Western Kentucky
+165 BetMGM Bet	-200 BetMGM Bet

Western Kentucky is the -200 moneyline favorite. Risk $200 to win $100 on Western Kentucky at BetMGM. Jacksonville State is the +165 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $165 on Jacksonville State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Western Kentucky is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Jacksonville State is a +4.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

The best over line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Western Kentucky is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Jacksonville State is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Jacksonville State Western Kentucky 2/05/26 9:00pm EST	+4.5 -115 -4.5 -105

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Underdog Jacksonville State - Jacksonville State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +4.5 Jacksonville State underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -4.5 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Jacksonville State Western Kentucky First to 5 Points 2/05/26 9:00pm EST	+100 -140 Bet
Jacksonville State Western Kentucky First to 10 Points 2/05/26 9:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Jacksonville State Western Kentucky First to 15 Points 2/05/26 9:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Jacksonville State Western Kentucky Game to Overtime 2/05/26 9:00pm EST	Yes +775 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Jacksonville State, Western Kentucky
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Western Kentucky	15-11	0.577	10-4	4-5	8-7	+6.5	0.533	W3
Jacksonville State	13-13	0.500	9-6	4-6	8-7	+6.5	0.533	L3

Jacksonville State & Western Kentucky Futures Odds

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Jacksonville State Championship Odds

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Western Kentucky Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball Game

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