Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 14, 2024

Updated Sep. 14, 2024 3:05 p.m. ET

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-1) are touchdown favorites when they visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-1) in conference play on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The game has an over/under of 54.5.

The Hilltoppers won versus the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their most recent game, 31-0. The Blue Raiders lost to the Ole Miss Rebels, 52-3, in their last game.

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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
TV: ESPN+
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Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Betting Information updated as of September 14, 2024, 2:47 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Western Kentucky	-7 (-110)	-267	+216	54.5	-110	-109

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction

Pick ATS: Middle Tennessee (+7)
Pick OU: Over (54.5)
Prediction: Middle Tennessee 31, Western Kentucky 28

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hilltoppers 31, Blue Raiders 24.
The Hilltoppers have a 72.8% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Blue Raiders have a 31.6% implied probability.
Western Kentucky has won one game against the spread this season.
Middle Tennessee is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee: Head-to-Head

In their last three head-to-head meetings, Western Kentucky has taken down Middle Tennessee three times.
In those matchups against Middle Tennessee, the Hilltoppers have covered three times while going over the total on one occasion.
In their last three head-to-head matchups, Western Kentucky has compiled 114 points against Middle Tennessee, while giving up only 48 points.

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Western Kentucky	Middle Tennessee
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	15.5 (120)	17.5 (115)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	31.5 (109)	38.5 (124)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	3 (81)	3 (81)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	2 (65)	1 (99)

Western Kentucky 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Elijah Young	RB	70 YDS / 2 TD / 35 YPG / 3 YPC 7 REC / 40 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 20 REC YPG
TJ Finley	QB	443 YDS (64.3%) / 1 TD / 2 INT 30 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 15 RUSH YPG
Kisean Johnson	WR	8 REC / 134 YDS / 0 TD / 67 YPG
Dalvin Smith	WR	6 REC / 38 YDS / 1 TD / 19 YPG
Hosea Wheeler	DL	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Darius Thomas	LB	4 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Nazir Ward	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL
Terrion Thompson	DL	2 TKL / 0 TFL

Middle Tennessee 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Frank Peasant	RB	49 YDS / 2 TD / 24.5 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Nicholas Vattiato	QB	419 YDS (60.3%) / 1 TD / 2 INT
Myles Butler	WR	7 REC / 72 YDS / 1 TD / 36 YPG
Jaiden Credle	RB	50 YDS / 1 TD / 25 YPG / 2.8 YPC
John Howse IV	DB	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Brendon Harris	DB	16 TKL / 1 TFL
James Gillespie	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Jordan Thompson	LB	7 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK