Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the Diddle Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hilltoppers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Middle Tennessee

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Kentucky

-Recent betting trends in games played between Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Raiders and Hilltoppers.

Middle Tennessee Pulled It Out

Middle Tennessee pulled it out late in the last game against Kennesaw State. At halftime, they were up 49-34, but in the second half, they almost blew it late. The final score ended up being 76-75. Middle Tennessee shot 50 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from behind the three-point line. They held Kennesaw State to 43.5 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from behind the three-point line. In the last game against Jacksonville State, Middle Tennessee scored 63 points while the defense gave up 77 points. 

Middle Tennessee comes into this game with a 16-8 record overall and they have gone 12-8-2 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone 5-5 straight up. Middle Tennessee is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 77.8 points while the defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league while the defense is ranked 279th. Guard Jestin Porter is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 39 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Western Kentucky is Struggling

Western Kentucky is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Kennesaw State, they lost 79-69, and in the last game against Jacksonville State, they lost 85-83. At halftime against the Gamecocks, they were up 44-38, but in the second half, the success didn’t continue, and that led to the defeat. Khristian Lander had a strong game, putting in 30 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Tyrone Marshall Jr also put up 22 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 

Western Kentucky currently sits with a 14-10 record overall and they have gone 13-8-2 against the spread. Western Kentucky is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. They are averaging 63.24 field goals attempted per game which is 31st in the league. Guard Don McHenry is averaging 18 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Western Kentucky Will Beat Middle Tennessee

• Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last eight Saturday night road games against Conference opponents.
• Western Kentucky has won 11 of its last 12 home games.
• Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in 12 of its last 15 night games against Conference opponents.

Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Prediction

Western Kentucky is going to have no issue getting the job done here. Western Kentucky has been good at home this season and they are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Middle Tennessee’s defense is giving up 75.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Western Kentucky is going to put on an offensive show and they will end up covering the spread here.