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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium — Murfreesboro, TN

Article updated Sep 12, 6:11 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are coming off a strong 31-0 victory over Eastern Kentucky, with junior quarterback TJ Finley delivering an impressive performance. On the

Game outlook

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are coming off a strong 31-0 victory over Eastern Kentucky, with junior quarterback TJ Finley delivering an impressive performance. On the other hand, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are looking to rebound from a tough 52-3 loss to Ole Miss. Western Kentucky is currently favored by 7 points in the upcoming matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hilltoppers -275 | Blue Raiders +225

Spread: Hilltoppers -7 (-110) | Blue Raiders +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Kentucky will win straight-up is 73%.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers showed strong performance in their recent game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, securing a 31-0 victory. The team displayed a balanced offensive attack, accumulating 467 total yards with 351 passing and 116 rushing yards. Running back Elijah Young stood out with 13 carries for 52 yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the defensive end, the Hilltoppers excelled by not allowing any points on 266 total yards. They limited the Colonels to just 13 first downs and 76 passing yards. Currently ranked 133rd in offense and defense, Western Kentucky holds a power ranking of 69 and a 1-1 record for the season. No injuries have been reported within the team.

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Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Analysis

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are regrouping after a challenging Week 2 loss to Ole Miss, where their offense struggled to put points on the board and their defense struggled to make stops. The team will need to address issues such as their running game and third-down conversions before their upcoming game. Despite their recent setback, there are no reported injuries. In terms of rankings, the Blue Raiders are ranked 84 overall, with an offense ranked 71st and a defense ranked 89th. Their upcoming opponent, Western Kentucky, has had recent difficulties against Middle Tennessee in their last three matchups.

Western Kentucky poised for victory against Middle Tennessee in upcoming matchup

Both Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee have experienced similar outcomes in their recent games against SEC opponents, with both teams suffering losses followed by impressive victories the following week. Last season, Western Kentucky emerged victorious with a 31-10 home win against Middle Tennessee, setting high expectations for their upcoming matchup. The Hilltoppers are deemed the stronger team overall, making them the projected winners for this game. Additionally, Middle Tennessee's upcoming game against Duke adds to the potential challenge of this matchup, making it a possible trap game for them. Momentum will play a crucial role in determining the outcome, and with Western Kentucky's recent strong performance, they are forecasted to cover the spread and secure a convincing win on the road.

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SportsJaw Hilltoppers vs Blue Raiders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hilltoppers vs Blue Raiders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers-278 → -283Moved
  • Moneyline · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders+220 → +235Moved
  • Spread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers-7.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders+7.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over54.25 (-110) → 54 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under54.25 (-110) → 54 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
0-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders
0-1 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-12T22:11:05.250Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers showed strong performance in their recent game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, securing a 31-0 victory. The team displayed a balanced offensive attack, accumulating 467 total yards with 351 passing and 116 rushing yards. Running back Elijah Young stood out with 13 carries for 52 yards and two rushing touchdowns. On the defensive end, the Hilltoppers excelled by not allowing any points on 266 total yards. They limited the Colonels to just 13 first downs and 76 passing yards. Currently ranked 133rd in offense and defense, Western Kentucky holds a power ranking of 69 and a 1-1 record for the season. No injuries have been reported within the team.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are regrouping after a challenging Week 2 loss to Ole Miss, where their offense struggled to put points on the board and their defense struggled to make stops. The team will need to address issues such as their running game and third-down conversions before their upcoming game. Despite their recent setback, there are no reported injuries. In terms of rankings, the Blue Raiders are ranked 84 overall, with an offense ranked 71st and a defense ranked 89th. Their upcoming opponent, Western Kentucky, has had recent difficulties against Middle Tennessee in their last three matchups.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-09-28Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 10 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31
  • 2022-10-15Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35 · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 17
  • 2021-11-06Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 21 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 48
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 49-21

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 49-21 on September 14, 2024, a 28-point decision in the series. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7.5 (-110) spread, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers covered, while the 70 combined points finished over the recorded total of 54.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • StevedTotal · Under 54.25 (-110)Loss
  • RcTotal · Over 54.25 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerTotal · Under 54 (-110)Loss
  • StevehTotal · Under 54 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7 (-110)Win
  • BadmanSpread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders +7 (-110)Loss
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksTotal · Under 54.5 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -7 (-110)
Win
  • CoolioSpread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders +7 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders +7 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 54.5 (-110)Win