The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-1) will meet their CUSA-rival, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-1) in a matchup on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium. The Hilltoppers are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under is 54.5 in the contest.
Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Hilltoppers (-7)
Moneyline: Hilltoppers (-265), Blue Raiders (+215)
Total: 54.5 points
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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Western Kentucky 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
227 (454) |
66 |
Rush yards |
79 (158) |
121 |
Points scored |
15.5 (31) |
120 |
Pass yards against |
171 (342) |
52 |
Rush yards against |
262 (524) |
130 |
Points allowed |
31.5 (63) |
113 |
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Western Kentucky 2024 Betting Info
The Hilltoppers have a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
Western Kentucky is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 7-point favorites.
Hilltoppers games have hit the over once this season.
The Hilltoppers’ average total in matchups this season has been 60.8, 6.3 points higher than the total in this particular game.
Western Kentucky Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
58.8 |
61.9 |
57.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.2 |
34.5 |
34.0 |
ATS Record |
6-5-0 |
2-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-5-0 |
2-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-2 |
2-1 |
3-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-3 |
0-1 |
1-2 |
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Western Kentucky’s Offense vs. Middle Tennessee’s Defense (2024)
The Blue Raiders’ defense gives up 335.5 yards through the air per game (133rd in the FBS). The Hilltoppers’ 227 passing yards per game is 66th in college football.
Western Kentucky is 127th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (55.6%), and will be facing Middle Tennessee’s 87th-ranked red-zone defense (100%).
The Hilltoppers are 102nd in the FBS in third-down percentage (32.1%) and will be facing the 127th-ranked Blue Raiders defense in that category (54.5%).
Western Kentucky’s 79 rushing yards per game is good for 121st in the FBS. Middle Tennessee’s defense gives up 162.5 on the ground (96th in college football).
Middle Tennessee 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
230.5 (461) |
64 |
Rush yards |
73 (146) |
125 |
Points scored |
17.5 (35) |
115 |
Pass yards against |
335.5 (671) |
133 |
Rush yards against |
162.5 (325) |
96 |
Points allowed |
38.5 (77) |
126 |
Middle Tennessee 2024 Betting Info
The Blue Raiders haven’t won a game against the spread this year.
Western Kentucky is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
Not one of the Blue Raiders’ one games has hit the over in 2024.
The average total for Hilltoppers games this season is 6.3 more points than the total of 54.5 in this game.
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Middle Tennessee Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
52.5 |
51.1 |
54.3 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.2 |
31.0 |
35.8 |
ATS Record |
4-7-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-5-1 |
3-2-1 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-2 |
3-2 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-5 |
0-0 |
0-5 |
Middle Tennessee’s Offense vs. Western Kentucky’s Defense (2024)
The Hilltoppers’ defense is 22nd-best in the FBS with a 66.7% opponent red zone percentage. The Blue Raiders’ offense ranks 110th in college football with a 71.4% red zone rate.
Middle Tennessee is 57th in the FBS in third-down percentage (41.9%) and will be facing the 103rd-ranked Western Kentucky defense in that category (42.9%).
Middle Tennessee ranks 107th in the FBS at 6.1 yards per pass attempt. Western Kentucky gives up nine yards per passing play (124th in college football).
Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee sees the Blue Raiders (+215 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the over at 54.5 points.