The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (1-1) host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-1) on Saturday night. Both schools are members of Conference USA, setting up a conference clash.
MTSU lost 52-3 at the hands of Ole Miss last week, allowing 655 yards in the loss.
Western Kentucky shut out their in-state rivals Eastern Kentucky last week, winning 31-0. QB TJ Finley recorded 351 yards in the win, while WR Kisean Johnson totaled 119 receiving yards.
Will the Hilltoppers keep their momentum going, or will the Blue Raiders regroup at home this weekend?
Middle Tennessee State vs Western Kentucky Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Western Kentucky | -7 (-108) | O 54.5 (-112) | -270 |
| Middle Tennessee State | +7 (-112) | U 54.5 (-108) | +220 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Middle Tennessee State vs Western Kentucky Match Details
- Fixture: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
- Location: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium
Key Stats
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
The Blue Raiders average 17.5 points per game. QB Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 419 yards this season. He’s thrown for one TD through the air, and he’s thrown two interceptions. RB Jaiden Credle has rushed for 50 yards on 18 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. TE Holden Willis leads the team with 125 yards on eight receptions.
Middle Tennessee State’s defense has been poor this season. The Blue Raiders give up 38.5 points per game. The Blue Raiders are giving up 498 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 335.5 passing yards per game. The Blue Raiders’ opponents are averaging 162.5 rushing yards. DT James Gillespie has been a bright spot on defense, entering with two sacks, four tackles, and two tfl. Also, Safety John Howse IV has recorded one interception.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky’s offense has been bad this year. The Hilltoppers average 15.5 points per game. QB TJ Finley has thrown for 443 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 1 TD and 2 Interceptions on the year. RB Elijah Young has rushed for 70 yards on 23 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TD this season. WR Kisean Johnson leads the team with 134 yards on eight receptions.
Western Kentucky’s defense has been strong this season. The Hilltoppers allow 31.5 points per game. The Hilltoppers allow 433 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 171 passing yards per game. The Hilltoppers’ opponents average 262 rushing yards this season. LB Darius Thomas has stood out on defense, coming in with one sack, nine tackles, and one tf.
Prediction
The Blue Raiders are awful defensively, and they’re tasked with a confident Hilltoppers offense. Even though Western Kentucky was held scoreless in Week 1, they faced Alabama, where most teams struggle to score. MTSU has been pretty bad against the spread in a small sample size, and I’d expect the Hilltoppers to win and cover, as they should walk all of over MTSU’s defense.
Final Pick
Western Kentucky -7 (-108)
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