Delaware Blue Hens (3-4) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-4)
October 27, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -1.5 / Delaware Blue Hens +1.5; Over/Under: 56.5
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The Delaware Blue Hens and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Tuesday in week 9 college football action at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Here’s a Western Kentucky vs. Delaware Prediction. This article will include a Western Kentucky vs Delaware Pick.
Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview
The Delaware Blue Hens lost to Middle Tennessee, beat Missouri State, and they play Kennesaw State next. Delaware has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Nick Minicucci is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 1,063 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Da’Wain Lofton and Sean Wilson have combined for 720 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Donovan Lewis has 22 receptions.
The Delaware Blue Hens ground game is averaging 113.7 yards per contest, and Jo Silver leads the way with 331 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Delaware is allowing 28.4 points and 396.4 yards per game. Gavin Moul leads the Delaware Blue Hens with 46 tackles, Blake Matthews has 4.5 sacks, and George Mullins has 3 interceptions.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Missouri State and Sam Houston, and they play Middle Tennessee next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have won 3 of their last 4 games. Rodney Tisdale Jr. is completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 857 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Stafford Jr. and Cameron Flowers have combined for 522 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Quincy Burroughs has 9 receptions.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ ground game is averaging 136 yards per contest, and Ajay Allen leads the way with 346 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Kentucky is allowing 30.6 points and 375 yards per game. Jaylen Lewis leads the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 56 tackles, Westen Ard has 2.5 sacks, and Tony Newsome Jr. has 2 interceptions.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Jaylen Wester leads the Conference USA for forced fumbles (3) this season.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, George Mullins leads the Conference USA in interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Kentucky has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 20+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Western Kentucky has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Delaware has lost the first quarter in each of its last six games- the longest active streak in the FBS.
- Delaware ranks T132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-5.1).
Western Kentucky vs Delaware Prediction
Western Kentucky is getting the benefit of the doubt at home because of its recent solid wins over Missouri State and Sam Houston as an underdog. However, you can argue Delaware has been the better team overall this season, and Minicucci is back under center.
Also, the same Missouri State team that WKU was an underdog against, Delaware was a 3.5-point favorite and dropped 61 points. Neither team defends much, but Delaware has far more spark offensively. The Blue Hens can win this game even if they haven’t had much success on the road. I’ll grab the points with Delaware.
