Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 10/15/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+7)

Total/Over-Under: 66

Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is the location where the MTSU Blue Raiders (3-3) will try to defeat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-3) on Saturday. Western Kentucky opens this matchup as 7-point favorites. The over/under is 66.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 this year. In their last contest, the Hilltoppers faced the UTSA Roadrunners and took a loss by a final of 31-28. Austin Reed connected on 35/49 with 373 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 148.8 and finished the game with no interceptions. Kye Robichaux led the offense in rushing for the Hilltoppers with 13 carries for 65 yards (5.0 yards per carry). When the final whistle blew, they had 73 plays which totaled 481 yards. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ran the football 24 different times and compiled 108 yards, which came out to an average of 4.5 yards per tote. Against the run, the Hilltoppers gave up 213 yards on 45 tries, which calculates to 4.7 yds per run surrendered. Western Kentucky conceded 24 pass completions on 35 tries for a total of 273 yards, and a completion rate of 68.6%.

Regarding scoring points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an average of 40.8 points per contest. As a unit they have an average of 141.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 86th in college football. The Hilltoppers have earned 2,981 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Western Kentucky has amassed 20 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. Western Kentucky has recorded 155 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 42 infractions for 389 yds. They have surrendered the ball 9 different times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Hilltoppers are allowing 1,469 yards which has them sitting in 96th in the nation. They are giving up 244.8 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.6%. For the season, they have relinquished 374.8 yards/game ranking them 69th in college football. They have relinquished 8 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.3 yards per run and 130.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 780 rushing yards through 6 games. The Hilltoppers sit in 53rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 23.7 points per game.

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The Blue Raiders come into this game with a record of 3-3 for this season. When they last played, the Blue Raiders took a defeat with a final score of 41-14 against the UAB Blazers. Chase Cunningham (1 touchdown) finished the contest with 196 yds on 26/43 passing while his QB rate was 101.8. He threw 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.6. Joe Ervin ran the football 7 times for 54 yds, ending the game with 7.7 yds per attempt for MTSU. MTSU ran for 3.6 yards per carry, finishing with 140 yds on 39 carries. The Blue Raiders ended up finishing with 336 yards while they ran 82 plays (4.1 yards per play). The Blue Raiders passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 63.0%, relinquishing 278 yards on 17 for 27 through the air. MTSU surrendered 38 rush attempts for 303 yards (8.0 yds per rush).

Regarding putting points on the board, the Blue Raiders rank 72nd in Division 1 by scoring 29.8 points per outing. During this campaign so far, the Blue Raiders currently have a total of 1,557 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 259.5 throwing yards per game, putting them at 49th in college football. The MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 372.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 89th in the country. The MTSU offense has accrued 362 yards of penalties on 38 infractions, which is good for 62nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition.

The Blue Raiders are relinquishing 31.0 points per contest, which has them 102nd in D-1. MTSU has conceded a total of 842 yards rushing (140.3 yards per contest) in addition to 10 touchdowns rushing for the year. This year, they have relinquished 186 points. They have given up 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 283.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 119th in Division 1. The Blue Raiders defense has taken part in 440 plays, which ranks them 115th in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +7

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