Troy vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1) are 3.5-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 23, 2023 against the Troy Trojans (1-2). The total has been set at 56.5 points for this game.

Against the James Madison Dukes in their most recent contest, the Trojans lost 16-14. Against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last contest, the Hilltoppers lost 63-10.

Troy vs. Western Kentucky Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama
TV: ESPNU
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Troy vs Western Kentucky Betting Information updated as of September 23, 2023, 8:45 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Troy	-3.5 (-111)	-172	+145	56.5	-110	-110

Troy vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (+3.5)
Pick OU: Under (56.5)
Prediction: Western Kentucky 32, Troy 24

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Troy vs. Western Kentucky Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Trojans 30, Hilltoppers 26.
The Trojans have a 63.2% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Hilltoppers hold a 40.8% implied probability.
Troy has not won against the spread this season in two games with a spread.
Western Kentucky has a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this year.

Troy vs. Western Kentucky: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Troy	Western Kentucky
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	25.0 (88)	34.3 (49)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	29.3 (93)	36.3 (117)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	7 (115)	4 (61)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	2 (107)	8 (6)

Troy 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gunnar Watson	QB	697 YDS (56.0%) / 7 TD / 3 INT
Kimani Vidal	RB	358 YDS / 0 TD / 119.3 YPG / 6.8 YPC 3 REC / 59 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.7 REC YPG
Jabre Barber	WR	11 REC / 156 YDS / 2 TD / 52.0 YPG
Devonte Ross	WR	12 REC / 120 YDS / 2 TD / 40.0 YPG
Javon Solomon	LB	10 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Reddy Steward	CB	9 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jayden McDonald	LB	16 TKL / 2.0 TFL
Dell Pettus	S	14 TKL / 1.0 TFL

Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Austin Reed	QB	796 YDS (64.2%) / 7 TD / 1 INT 55 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 18.3 RUSH YPG
Easton Messer	WR	12 REC / 141 YDS / 1 TD / 47.0 YPG
Malachi Corley	WR	12 REC / 143 YDS / 1 TD / 47.7 YPG
Markese Stepp	RB	88 YDS / 1 TD / 29.3 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Kendrick Simpkins	DB	9 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Jaques Evans	LB	14 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Talique Allen	DB	18 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Hosea Wheeler	DT	7 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT