- Liberty is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Western Kentucky / Liberty TV channel: CBSSN
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Liberty Arena to take on the Liberty Flames on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lynchburg, VA.
Liberty is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (+100).
The Western Kentucky vs. Liberty Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Liberty Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +8.5 -120 | O 146.5 -115 | +290 |
| Liberty | -8.5 +100 | U 146.5 -105 | -375 |
Western Kentucky vs Liberty Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Liberty will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Kentucky vs Liberty Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Liberty will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.70 Units / 7% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
Liberty Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Liberty has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- Liberty have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Liberty has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Liberty have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 6-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 31.54% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 6.71% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Liberty Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Liberty has a 8-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI).
- 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.95 Units / 3.29% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky averaged 80.8 points per game (2,586 points/32 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 80.6 points per game (1,048 points/13 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 78.9
Liberty Offensive Stats & Trends:
Liberty has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%
Liberty had a TS% of 51% last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%
Liberty has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (725 assists/ 450 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Liberty has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (239 assists/ 143 TOs) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (384 rebounds/13 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,283 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 8.9 steals per game (116 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Liberty Defensive Stats & Trends:
Liberty has allowed 58.2 points per game (756 points/13 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 70.2
Liberty allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (170/546) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Liberty has allowed 58.2 points per game (756 points/13 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Liberty has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (756 points/738 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.18
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