The Hilltoppers will play the Gamecocks on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Burgess-Snow Field. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Western Kentucky and Jacksonville State taking place at Burgess-Snow Field. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Kentucky has a 98.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Jacksonville State is 98.33.
- Away Western Kentucky - Heading into Week 8, Western Kentucky currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Jacksonville State - Jacksonville State has a 3-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Western Kentucky away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Western Kentucky ranks 5th (193) in the C-USA Conference, with Jacksonville State currently ranking 4th (196) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, Western Kentucky stands 5th (174) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Jacksonville State sits at 8th (136) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - Western Kentucky has a 4-2 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Jacksonville State currently 5-2 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Western Kentucky battles Jacksonville State on October 17th...at Burgess-Snow Field, where the atmosphere will be electric for this crucial Week 8 matchup...According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Western Kentucky sits at 98.00, while Jacksonville State boasts a slightly higher ranking of 98.33...With a 4-2 record, Western Kentucky is determined to continue their winning streak...On the other side, Jacksonville State currently holds a solid 5-2 standing...
Both teams have proven their strength on the field, making this game a must-watch...Expect an intense battle as these two powerhouses clash in a fight for dominance...Don't miss out on the excitement and bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM...If you're looking for even more action, be sure to review this game's prop bets for added thrills...Compare the odds below and make your predictions for this thrilling college football showdown!
Best Hilltoppers at Gamecocks 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 -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Jacksonville State is a +7.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Kentucky is a -315 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Jacksonville State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog Jacksonville State - Jacksonville State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Jacksonville State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
First Team To Score
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | -160+125Bet |
Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | -190+130+10000Bet |
Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
Game to Overtime
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -3000No +1000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -250No +180Bet |
Western Kentucky
Jacksonville State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/17/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +260No -350Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 | JVST 20, WKU 17 Burgess-Snow Field | Jacksonville State by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | 0.750 | 9 | 4 | 392 | 275 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W1 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 0.625 | 8 | 5 | 396 | 373 | 4-2 | 3-3 | W3 |
Western Kentucky & Jacksonville State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Kentucky Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Western Kentucky | +100000 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Jacksonville State YR: futures available
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | South Florida Stars vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, USF 24 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston Christian vs Western Kentucky | WKU 52, HCU 22 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Ohio State | OSU 63, WKU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Western Kentucky vs Troy | TROY 27, WKU 24 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, MTSU 10 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | WKU 35, LT 28 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | JVST 20, WKU 17 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Liberty vs Western Kentucky | LIB 42, WKU 29 Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP | WKU 21, UTEP 13 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky | NMSU 38, WKU 29 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs FIU | WKU 41, FIU 28 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion Famous Toastery Bowl | WKU 38, ODU 35 (OT) Monday, December 18th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTEP vs Jacksonville State | JVST 17, UTEP 14 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | East Tennessee State vs Jacksonville State | JVST 49, ETSU 3 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Jacksonville State vs Coastal Carolina | CCU 30, JVST 16 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Eastern Michigan vs Jacksonville State | JVST 21, EMU 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 35, SHSU 28 (OT) Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee | JVST 45, MTSU 30 Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Liberty vs Jacksonville State | LIB 31, JVST 13 Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | JVST 20, WKU 17 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville State vs FIU | JVST 41, FIU 16 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Jacksonville State vs South Carolina | SC 38, JVST 28 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Jacksonville State | JVST 56, LT 17 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 20, JVST 17 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Jacksonville State vs Louisiana R+l Carriers New Orleans Bowl | JVST 34, UL 31 (OT) Saturday, December 16th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State College Football 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 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT, 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 Football page, look for the Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State 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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