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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Predictions

September 14 07:00 PM (Final)
ESPN+ Johnny β€œRed” Floyd Stadium

MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Blue Raiders and Hilltoppers have a long-standing rivalry, with the all-time series leaning slightly in favor of Western Kentucky. Historically, the Hilltoppers have thrived at home, leveraging their strong offensive schemes against the Blue Raiders’ defensive strategies. Betting trends suggest that home field advantage plays a significant role, as the Hilltoppers often capitalize on their familiarity with the environment and crowd support in these matchups.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS MONEYLINE

When the Blue Raiders and Hilltoppers clash, you’re looking at a matchup steeped in conference familiarity and contrasting styles. The Hilltoppers typically lean on a high-octane offense, while the Blue Raiders often rely on a more balanced approach. Historically, the home field has played a significant role, with the Hilltoppers showing a tendency to protect their turf, making the money line a critical angle for bettors to consider when these two meet.See Game Picks

MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS POINT SPREAD

When the Blue Raiders and Hilltoppers face off, it’s a classic example of contrasting styles. The Blue Raiders are known for their speed and finesse, while the Hilltoppers often lean on a more balanced attack that mixes the run and pass effectively. Historically, this matchup has seen a lot of close games, with the point spread often reflecting the tight nature of their contests. Home-field advantage plays a crucial role for the Hilltoppers, but the Blue Raiders have been known to pull off upsets, making this series unpredictable for bettors. Keep an eye on how the lines move leading up to the game; they often shift based on public perception of these teams’ identities.See Game Picks

MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS OVER/UNDER

When the Blue Raiders and Hilltoppers clash, you’re looking at a matchup that has historically leaned towards the over. Both teams like to push the pace and exploit weaknesses in each other’s defenses, which often leads to higher scoring games. The rivalry has seen a mix of explosive plays and defensive lapses, making it tough to predict totals, but the trend of both teams scoring in bunches has been consistent over the years. Plus, with the Hilltoppers at home, their crowd can amplify the offensive tempo, further nudging those totals up.See Game Picks
0-0
All
0-0
0-0
Home
0-0
0-0
Away
0-0
0-0
as Fav
0-0
0-0
as Dog
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
ATS Home
0-0
0-0
ATS Away
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0-0
O/U Home
0-0
0-0
O/U Away
0-0
RESULT
WIN 27-16
DATE
12/23
SPREAD
-2.5
O/U
β€”
RESULT
LOSE 34-37
DATE
11/29
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
o56.5
RESULT
LOSE 10-13
DATE
11/22
SPREAD
+24.5
O/U
u52.5
RESULT
WIN 26-42
DATE
11/15
SPREAD
-13.5
O/U
o50.5
RESULT
WIN 16-35
DATE
11/01
SPREAD
-7.5
O/U
u53.5
RESULT
WIN 31-24
DATE
11/29
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o52.5
RESULT
WIN 17-31
DATE
11/22
SPREAD
-6.5
O/U
u53.5
RESULT
LOSE 26-42
DATE
11/15
SPREAD
+13.5
O/U
o50.5
RESULT
LOSE 56-30
DATE
11/08
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
o50.5
RESULT
LOSE 24-21
DATE
10/29
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
u53.5
WHO WON
Hilltoppers logo WKENT
RESULT
26-42
DATE
11/15
WHO WON
Hilltoppers logo WKENT
RESULT
49-21
DATE
09/14
WHO WON
Hilltoppers logo WKENT
RESULT
10-31
DATE
09/28

BOX SCORE: NCAAF TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

Offense
384
Points
269
3,538
Passing Yards
3,179
9
Interceptions
10
405
Rushing Attempts
313
1,762
Rushing Yards
1,275
0
Fumbles
0
Defense
297
Points Against
371
5
Fumbles Recovered
5
19
Sacks
22
Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
183/273
2,062
12
6
139/212
1,432
9
7
3/4
44
0
0
0/2
0
0
0
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
71
300
4.2
5
52
108
2.1
2
39
76
1.9
2
16
63
3.9
1
13
88
6.8
2
11
27
2.5
0
3
7
2.3
0
3
32
10.7
0
3
-6
-2.0
0
2
6
3.0
0
1
14
14.0
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
66
618
9.4
3
55
888
16.1
6
34
488
14.4
1
24
223
9.3
1
19
204
10.7
1
11
165
15.0
0
9
19
2.1
1
8
80
10.0
1
3
10
3.3
0
3
34
11.3
0
2
43
21.5
0
2
19
9.5
1
1
12
12.0
0
1
20
20.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
105
54
1
0
72
45
0
3
55
36
0
0
30
21
0
1
26
16
0
1
20
13
2
1
19
8
0
0
18
14
0
1
17
9
2
0
17
10
1
0
16
8
0
0
13
3
1
0
3
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
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Passing
C/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
219/357
2,157
16
7
78/135
1,011
7
0
0/1
0
0
0
0/1
0
0
0
Rushing
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
62
20
0.3
2
38
160
4.2
2
34
111
3.3
1
26
199
7.7
2
4
21
5.2
0
3
10
3.3
0
2
-21
-10.5
0
1
14
14.0
0
Receiving
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
52
518
10.0
2
38
529
13.9
3
28
216
7.7
5
16
187
11.7
1
13
94
7.2
0
7
54
7.7
1
3
32
10.7
0
3
22
7.3
0
2
22
11.0
0
1
3
3.0
0
Defense
TOT
SOLO
SACK
INT
99
51
0
2
58
22
2
0
45
20
2
0
39
19
0
0
39
20
0
1
38
32
0
1
38
22
0
1
38
16
0
1
35
21
0
3
33
18
4
0
31
19
3
1
29
16
3
0
28
17
1
0
7
5
0
0
6
4
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
POS
S
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Undisclosed
Notes
Smith is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
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