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.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
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.
Moneyline Mage
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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
| Underdog Jacksonville State | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Jacksonville State | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
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.
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.
Western Kentucky is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Jacksonville State is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky
First to 5 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky
First to 10 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky
First to 15 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Jacksonville State
Western Kentucky
Game to Overtime
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| 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
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Jacksonville State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Jacksonville State YR: futures available
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Jacksonville State & Western Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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