Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (14-18) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (20-11)
March 15, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Friday, March 15th at Von Braun Center. We will take a look at:
-The Middle Tennesse Blue Raiders recent form and recent player performance
-The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky
Middle Tennessee Pulled the Upset
Middle Tennessee in the last game faced off against Louisiana Tech and they were able to secure the 70-67 victory. At halftime they were down 30-27 but in the second half but in the second half they scored 43 points on the way to the victory. Jestin Porter had a strong game putting up 18 points. Middle Tennessee is averaging 66 points while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game.
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Western Kentucky Dominated on Thursday
Western Kentucky faced off against New Mexico State on Thursday and it was a dominant victory. Western Kentucky scored 89 points while the defense gave up only 69 points. At halftime they were up 40-29 and they won in blowout fashion. Rodney Howard had a strong game putting up 20 points. Western Kentucky on the season is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 74.8 points per game. Don McHenry is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Betting Prediction
Middle Tennessee has had a run during the tournament but it’s going to end here. Middle Tennessee is still averaging only 66 points per game and that isn’t going to be enough to get the job done here. Western Kentucky on the season is averaging 80.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Middle Tennessee doesn’t have the offensive talent to keep up. Back Western Kentucky against the spread.
