- Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY
- TV: CBSSN
- Odds/Point Spread: Hilltoppers (-7)
- Total/Over-Under: 60.5
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) will face off against the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-3) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The Hilltoppers are favored by 7 points according to oddsmakers, with the total set at 60.5.
Middle Tennessee State @ Western Kentucky
Moneyline
Middle Tennessee State +185
Western Kentucky -225
Middle Tennessee State @ Western Kentucky
Point Spread
Middle Tennessee State 5.5 (-110)
Western Kentucky -5.5 (-110)
Middle Tennessee State @ Western Kentucky
Total
Over 60.0 (-110)
Under 60.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The MTSU Blue Raiders enter this game with a 1-3 record for the season. In their previous matchup against the Colorado State Rams, the Blue Raiders lost 31-23. Nicholas Vattiato led the offense with 279 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Blue Raiders allowed 345 passing yards and 33 rushing yards to the Rams. On offense, MTSU ran the ball 43 times for 151 yards. They are currently averaging 21.0 points per game and have a total of 1,434 yards for the season.
On the defensive side, the Blue Raiders are allowing an average of 31.0 points per game. They have given up 557 rushing yards and 969 passing yards this season. MTSU’s defense has allowed a completion percentage of 71.5% and has given up 9 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hold a 2-2 record for the season. In their last game, they lost 27-24 to the Troy Trojans. Austin Reed threw for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Elijah Young rushed for 9 yards on 5 attempts. The Hilltoppers gained a total of 288 yards on offense. Western Kentucky’s offense is scoring an average of 31.8 points per game and has a total of 1,133 passing yards and 337 rushing yards for the season.
Defensively, the Hilltoppers are allowing an average of 34.0 points per game. They have given up 905 rushing yards and 271.5 passing yards this season. Western Kentucky’s defense has forced 7 fumbles and 4 interceptions.
In terms of betting, the Blue Raiders are 1-3 against the spread, while the Hilltoppers are 2-2 against the spread. Given their recent performances, I believe the Blue Raiders have a good chance of covering the 7-point spread.
The Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +7
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