Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

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

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The MTSU Blue Raiders (1-1) welcome the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-1) at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. MTSU is 7.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 54.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Hilltoppers went up against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and earned the victory with a final of 31-0. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays which gave them a total of 467 yards. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ran the ball 25 different times and had 116 yds, which earned them an average of 4.6 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Hilltoppers gave up 190 yds on 40 tries, which is an average of 4.8 yds per run allowed. Western Kentucky allowed 11 completions on 20 attempts for a total of 76 yds, and a completion rate of 55.0%.

Regarding scoring, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are sitting at 15.5 PPG. Offensively they average 79.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 122nd in the nation. The Hilltoppers currently have 612 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Western Kentucky has amassed 1 touchdown through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. Western Kentucky has accrued 35 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 7 penalties for 68 yds. They have turned the football over 3 times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Hilltoppers are conceding 342 yds which has them sitting in 54th in the nation. They have relinquished 171.0 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 60.5%. During this campaign, they are allowing 433.0 yards per contest which ranks them 116th in Division 1. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 6 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 6.0 yards per rushing attempt and 262.0 rushing yards per game this year. During the season, they have allowed 524 running yards through 2 outings. The Hilltoppers sit in 112th in D-1 regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 31.5 points per contest.

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The Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Blue Raiders took a defeat with a final score of 52-3 against the Ole Miss Rebels. MTSU gave up 42 run attempts for 258 yds (6.1 yds per rush). The Blue Raiders pass defense gave up a completion rate of 87.1%, surrendering 397 yds on 27 out of 31 passing. The Blue Raiders ended up finishing with 278 yards while they ran 65 plays (4.3 yards per play). MTSU rushed the football for 1.1 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 28 yds on 25 carries.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Blue Raiders are sitting 116th in the nation by scoring 17.5 PPG. The MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 303.0 yards/game, which is good for 114th in college football. The MTSU offense has totaled 139 yards of penalties on 16 violations, which is good for 29th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 2 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 38 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Blue Raiders have thrown for a total of 460 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 230.0 passing yards per outing, ranking them 64th in D-1. They hold an average of 73.0 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 146 yards for this year.

The Blue Raiders are giving up 38.5 points per game, which has them sitting 125th in college football. MTSU has allowed the opposition a total of 325 rushing yards (162.5 yards/game) as well as 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. This season, they have allowed 77 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns via the pass and 335.5 yards/game, which has them ranked 133rd in Division 1. The Blue Raiders defense has taken part in 138 plays, which is 99th in the nation. They have totaled no fumbles and 1 pick so far this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +7.5

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