The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet Saturday in college football action at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Here’s a Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Pick.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost to Jacksonville State and FIU, and they play Sam Houston next. Middle Tennessee has lost 6 straight games. Nicholas Vattiato is completing 61.2 percent of his passes for 2,150 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Nahzae Cox and Cam’ron Lacy have combined for 889 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jekail Middlebrook has 37 receptions.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ground game is averaging 79.7 yards per contest, and Jekail Middlebrook leads the way with 551 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Middle Tennessee is allowing 32 points and 377.4 yards per game. Parker Hughes leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with 69 tackles, Brandon Buckner has 3.5 sacks and Juwon Gaston has 2 interceptions.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat LA Tech and New Mexico State, and they play LSU next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have won 5 of their last 6 games. Maverick McIvor is completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 1,863 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Matthew Henry and K.D. Hutchinson have combined for 1,058 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Moussa Barry has 24 receptions.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ground game is averaging 121.9 yards per contest, and Marvis Parrish leads the way with 325 yards on 68 carries. Defensively, Western Kentucky is allowing 22.8 points and 383 yards per game. Jaylen Wester leads the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 58 tackles, Dominic Oliver has 3 sacks and Jaylen Lewis has 2 interceptions.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win
- Western Kentucky has won each of its last nine games against teams from Tennessee.
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against teams from Kentucky.
- Western Kentucky has covered the spread in each of its last four games against Middle Tennessee.
- Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- The underdog has won three of Western Kentucky’s last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Middle Tennessee’s last four games.
- Western Kentucky has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight November games as a favorite.
- Middle Tennessee has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Western Kentucky’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Middle Tennessee’s last three games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Cole Maynard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (48.8) this season.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Nahzae Cox ranks T1st in the Conference USA for receiving touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Kentucky ranks T5th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (31.6).
- Western Kentucky ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.2).
- Four of Middle Tennessee’s nine games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Middle Tennessee is one of only three FBS teams winless in home games this season (0-5).
Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
Middle Tennessee is possibly the worst team in college football, as this team can’t score and can’t stop teams from scoring. I want nothing to do with MTSU given what we’ve seen up to this point. Western Kentucky is 7-2 SU and ATS on the season and has covered 5 of its last 6 games overall. WKU is 2-1 ATS this season as a double-digit favorite. Granted, that one failed cover was a brutal loss to FIU, but still… Middle Tennessee is awful. It’s the Hilltoppers and the chalk or pass in this spot.