The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-2) host a CUSA clash against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-8) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

The Blue Raiders are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13.5) versus the Hilltoppers (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Hilltoppers and the Blue Raiders, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hilltoppers (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Hilltoppers (-543), Blue Raiders (+400)
• Total: 54.5 points

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee betting info and stats

Western Kentucky has an against-the-spread record of 7-2-0 this season. Western Kentucky has always covered the spread when it served as the favorite by at least 13.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). In six games as the moneyline favorite, Western Kentucky is 5-1. Middle Tennessee has a 4-5-0 record against the spread so far this season. When Middle Tennessee is an underdog of 13.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Middle Tennessee’s record in games it’ve played as the underdog this year is 1-6.

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee recent stats and trends

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Western Kentucky is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Western Kentucky games went over the set total once.
• The past three Western Kentucky games averaged 1.5 fewer points (53.0) than this matchup’s point total.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Middle Tennessee has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Middle Tennessee games has exceeded the set total twice.
• Middle Tennessee’s last three games have ended with an average of 53.8 points scored. That’s 0.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Western Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee key players

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Maverick McIvor has 1,863 passing yards for Western Kentucky, completing 67.3% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
• Marvis Parrish has racked up 325 yards on 68 carries. He’s also caught 30 passes for 184 yards (20.4 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
• This season, La’Vell Wright has carried the ball 50 times for 243 yards (27.0 per game) and six touchdowns.
• Matthew Henry’s leads his squad with 568 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 35 receptions (out of 58 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
• KD Hutchinson has caught 43 passes for 490 yards (54.4 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Moussa Barry has a total of 318 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 24 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Dominic Oliver leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Jaylen Wester is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 43 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• Jaylen Lewis has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Nicholas Vattiato leads Middle Tennessee with 2,157 yards on 219-of-357 passing with 16 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
• Jekail Middlebrook has been handed the ball 105 times for a team-high 551 yards (61.2 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 37 receptions this season are good for 369 yards, and he’s scored two touchdowns in the passing game.
• Rickey Hunt has run for 85 yards across 25 attempts.
• Nahzae Cox’s 446 receiving yards (49.6 yards per game) are a team high. He has 38 catches on 66 targets with five touchdowns.
• Cam’ron Lacy has racked up 423 receiving yards (60.4 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 33 receptions.
• Reggie Johnson has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
• Parker Hughes, Middle Tennessee’s leading tackler, has 30 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Juwon Gaston has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.