Western Kentucky vs Middle Tenn State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 7

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-3) visit Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-4) on Oct. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Murfreesboro.

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Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tenn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 7

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Western Kentucky vs Middle Tenn State Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this game with 62.6% confidence.

Western Kentucky vs Middle Tenn State Spread Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 62.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Kentucky and Middle Tenn State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Western Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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Middle Tenn State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Middle Tenn State has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Matchup Notes for Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tenn State

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has been targeted 562 times since the 2021 season — fourth-most among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 4,925 receiving yards since the 2021 season — fifth-most among NonP5 defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has averaged 31.2 targets per game since the 2021 season — third-highest among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 17.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — third-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has 377 receptions in 18 games (20.9 per game) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 23.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky’s WRs has averaged 40.6 targets per game since the 2021 season — highest among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 16.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky’s WRs has 522 receptions in 18 games (29.0 per game) since the 2021 season — best among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 16.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for fourth-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky’s WRs has 522 receptions since the 2021 season — most among FBS WRs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 296 receptions to WRs since the 2021 season — fourth-most among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends

Western Kentucky WRs have 63 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky Skill Players have 79 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky Skill Players have been targeted 46.5 times per game (790/17) since last season– 2nd highest among FBS Teams; Average: 29.7

Western Kentucky WRs have 95 receptions for 20 or more yards since last season– most among FBS Teams

Western Kentucky WRs have been targeted 153 times in the 4th quarter since last season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

Middle Tenn State Offensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee RBs have averaged 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (96 yards / 44 touches) on 1st down this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has been targeted 562 times since the 2021 season — fourth-most among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 4,925 receiving yards since the 2021 season — fifth-most among NonP5 defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has averaged 31.2 targets per game since the 2021 season — third-highest among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 17.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2021 season — third-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee RBs have averaged just 3.1 Yards per Carry (287 yards/93 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Middle Tennessee’s WRs has 377 receptions in 18 games (20.9 per game) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among FBS WRs. Western Kentucky’s defense has allowed 23.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive Stats & Trends

Western Kentucky has averaged 1.59 interceptions per game (27/17) since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 0.83

Western Kentucky has averaged 1.59 interceptions per game (27/17) since last season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 0.80

Western Kentucky has allowed 16 TDs in close and late situations since last season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Western Kentucky has allowed 16 TDs in close and late situations since last season– 2nd most in FBS

Western Kentucky has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (6/3) this season– tied for 3rd best in FBS; Average: 0.87

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee has forced 25 fumbles since last season– 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Middle Tennessee has forced 25 fumbles since last season– tied for 5th most in FBS

Middle Tennessee has tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 16 rushing attempts (31% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– tied for 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.

Middle Tennessee has allowed 4.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (466 yards / 96 touches) in the Red Zone since last season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 3.7

Middle Tennessee has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (15/128) this season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%


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