We like the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Friday at 7:00pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:

JVST may have lost in the last game of the season. But, that was in Western Kentucky in a game that didn't really matter for them. This game is much more important.

The Gamecocks are now 12-1 over their L13 games played in-conference (against CUSA opponents.)

They are also 5-0 over their L5 games played at home. Yes this Championship Game is played @Jacksonville State.

Western Kentucky are just 1-4 versus the spread over their L5 games this season.

The Hilltoppers had a bit of trouble to finish the season losing against LA Tech and getting blown out by Liberty before the game between these two.

The Gamecocks were much better down the stretch and will play like it this Friday.

Being at home in this Championship Game will make a difference. Lay the points with JVST.

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