Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Maintain Edge over Fla. International in Week 12 Matchup
5/+10.5. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-5) have had a promising season this year and will finish around the .500 mark or better. However, they come in to their Week 12
Game outlook
5/+10.5. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-5) have had a promising season this year and will finish around the .500 mark or better. However, they come in to their Week 12 matchup with a struggling Florida International Panthers (4-7) at a disadvantage in the betting line. Despite Florida International having higher hopes for the year, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are an established team with an opening line of -9.5 and the current line of -10.5/+10.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/25/2023 @ 3:00pm EST
Where: Riccardo Silva Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Hilltoppers -391 | Golden Panthers +310
Spread: Hilltoppers -10 (-110) | Golden Panthers +10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Kentucky will win straight-up is 80%.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Led by Austin Reed's 27 touchdowns (11 interceptions), Western Kentucky has shown flashes of greatness, ranking second in the country in terms of sacks allowed per game. Despite their most recent close victory (28-23) against Sam Houston State, the Hilltoppers still have work to do in order to become a legitimate threat in the upcoming season.
Fla. International Golden Panthers Analysis
Despite having an impressive start (3 wins in 4 games), The Panthers have struggled since, losing 1 out of their last 7 games. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins has had a difficult time, mainly due to turnovers, and is accompanied by the standout wide receiver, Cris Mitchell, who has collected 1,002 receiving yards this season and 7 of the team's 8 touchdowns in the air. The Florida International Panthers began the 2023 season with promise, winning three of their first four games, but have since gone 1-6 in their past seven games, bringing their overall record to 4-7. Their poor offensive output (19 points per game) and defense (allowing 31 points per game) have been the cause of their struggles, with the offense being ranked 118th in the country and the defense 101st. Quarterback Keyone Jenkins has had difficulty with turnovers and is accompanied by wide receiver Cris Mitchell who has 1,002 receiving yards and seven of the team's eight touchdowns this year. Their last game resulted in a 44-20 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks.