Free NCAA Pick: Middle Tennessee vs. Western Kentucky Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 5
(1-3) Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2)
Date: Thursday, September 28th
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium
NCAA Week 5 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Middle Tennessee +5.5 | Western Kentucky -5.5
Week 5 CFB Moneyline Odds: Middle Tennessee +177 | Western Kentucky -223
College Football Betting Total: O/U 60.5
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The most recent time Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee met up, Western Kentucky walked away with a 35-17 win. The Western Kentucky offense threw the ball 49 times vs. Middle Tennessee finishing with 278 passing yards.
Overall, Middle Tennessee finished with 291 yards of offense.
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
In Middle Tennessee’s 31-23 loss to Colorado State, the Blue Raiders struggled in the 4th quarter. The teams went into the 4th quarter all tied at 17-17.
Middle Tennessee has not covered the spread so far this season. As the underdog, they are 0-1 and 0-2 when favored. The team has an average scoring margin of -10 points per contest.
So far this season, Middle Tennessee boasts an over/under record of 2-1.
On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 52 points, while the average over/under line has been 49.8 points.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Stats
Middle Tennessee’s offense has put up an average of 21 points per game, placing them 73rd in the NCAA rankings.
Through the air, they’ve gained 229.2 passing yards on average, ranking 75th in the nation. On the ground, they’re holding the 88th position in rushing yards, with 124 rushing attempts per game this season.
This season, the Blue Raiders’ defense has yielded an average of 139.2 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 113th. Opponents have an average of 242.2 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 121.9 when facing Middle Tennessee.
They are currently 23rd in points allowed in NCAA rankings.
In the passing game, the Blue Raiders threw the ball 41 times for 279 and two scores against Colorado State. On the ground, they averaged 3.5 yards per carry and finished with one rushing touchdown
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Most recently, Western Kentucky took on Troy, falling by a score of 27-24. Western Kentucky lost the game despite leading by seven after the first-quarter.
Heading into this week’s matchup with Middle Tennessee, the Hilltoppers have been favored in two games and the underdog in one. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 2-1.
After four games, the average over/under line in Western Kentucky’s matches stands at 64.5 points.
The collective score in their games has averaged 65.8 points, resulting in an OU record of 1-2.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
As they prepare to face the Middle Tennessee, the Hilltoppers’ offense is averaging 84.2 rushing yards per game and 3 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 111th in rushing yards and 111th in passing yards, on an average of 283.2 yards per matchup.
Western Kentucky has averaged 31.8 points per game so far. This figure places them 40th in the nation.
The Hilltoppers’ ended with 40 pass attempts vs Troy, racking up 275 yards and two scores. In the rushing department, they averaged 1.0 yards per carry, resulting in one rushing touchdown.
The Hilltoppers’ defense has given up 226.2 rushing yards per game this season, which is 44th. Opponents are recording an average of 271.5 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 96.5 when playing against Western Kentucky.
In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 15th in NCAA rankings.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Blue Raiders are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Hilltoppers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Blue Raiders are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Hilltoppers have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Blue Raiders’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Hilltoppers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Middle Tennessee vs. Western Kentucky Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Raiders | +235 | +177 | +7.5 | +5.5 |
| Hilltoppers | -295 | -223 | -7.5 | -5.5 |
4* Free Week 5 NCAA Betting Prediction: Middle Tennessee +5.5
Heading into this week’s matchup Western Kentucky’s offense has struggled to convert on third downs. I don’t anticipate a sudden turnaround, and my pick is to take Middle Tennessee at +5.5.
My model has this one at 52 points total, so play the UNDER 60.5.
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