Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, 9/17/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Indiana Hoosiers

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59

Memorial Stadium is where the Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) will play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) on Saturday. Indiana opens this game as 9.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 59.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head into this game 2-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Hilltoppers faced the Hawaii Warriors and walked away with a win by a score of 49-17. Austin Reed finished 22/31 with 271 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 169.9 and ended the game with 1 pick. Kye Robichaux was the best rusher for the Hilltoppers with 7 carries for 49 yards (7.0 yds per attempt). The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ended up running the ball 29 different times and accrued 141 yards, which had them averaging 4.9 yards per tote. On the day, they ran 60 plays which converted into 412 yards. Western Kentucky relinquished 26 completions on 44 tries for a total of 266 yds, and a completion percentage of 59.1%. Against the run, the Hilltoppers gave up 94 yards on 35 tries, which is an average of 2.7 yards per run allowed.

The Hilltoppers have racked up 795 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Western Kentucky has compiled 7 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times. Western Kentucky has accounted for 43 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 15 infractions for 158 yards. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 124.0 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 97th in college football. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are sitting at 43.5 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Hilltoppers have allowed 428 yds which has them ranked 61st in college football. They are allowing 214.0 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.1%. For the year, they have surrendered 339.5 yards per game which has them sitting 61st in Division 1. They have relinquished 2 touchdowns by air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.0 yards per rush and 125.5 rushing yards per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 251 rushing yards through 2 outings. The Hilltoppers are ranked 64th in the country regarding team defense, giving up 22.0 points per game.

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The Hoosiers head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hoosiers walked away with a victory by a final of 35-22 against the Idaho Vandals. Connor Bazelak (2 TDs) ended the game with 197 yards on 16/29 passing while his quarterback rating was 128.1. He had 1 interception and his Y/A was 6.8. Shaun Shivers carried the ball 20 times for 155 yds, finishing the game with 7.8 yds per carry for Indiana. The Hoosiers finished the contest with a total of 436 yards while running 65 plays (6.7 yds per play). Indiana ran the ball for 6.6 yards per attempt, totaling 239 yards on 36 carries. Indiana gave up 44 run attempts for 126 yds (2.9 yds per rush). The Hoosiers pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 56.5%, surrendering 204 yds on 13 for 23 through the air.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Hoosiers are sitting 82nd in Division 1 holding an average of 29.0 points per contest. For the season thus far, the Hoosiers have thrown for a total of 527 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 263.5 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 54th in college football. The Indiana Hoosiers average 399.0 yards/contest, which ranks them 72nd in the country. The Indiana offense has accrued 60 yards of penalties on 6 violations, which has them sitting 128th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards.

The Hoosiers are conceding 21.0 points per contest, which puts them 60th in the country. Indiana has allowed a total of 342 yards rushing (171.0 yards per outing) and 0 touchdowns rushing this year. In total, they have conceded 42 total points. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns via the pass and 218.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 67th in college football. The Hoosiers defense has participated in 157 plays, which ranks 111th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Hilltoppers/Hoosiers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Hilltoppers +9.5

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