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Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
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Middle Tennessee (12-5) vs Western Kentucky (11-6)
January 18, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Middle Tennessee -4.5 — Over/Under: 155
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Murphy Center. Here’s a Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Pick.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Kennesaw State, lost to Jacksonville State, and they play LA Tech, Sam Houston, and UTEP next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 78.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Don McHenry is averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Babacar Faye is averaging 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. Julius Thedford is the third double-digit scorer, and Khristian Lander is dishing 1.7 assists. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are shooting 4.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State, and they play Sam Houston, LA Tech, and New Mexico State next. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are averaging 78.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 71.2 points on 42 percent shooting. Jestin Porter is averaging 15.6 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Essam Mostafa is averaging 13.6 points and 8.8 rebounds. Camryn Weston is the third double-digit scorer and Jlynn Counter is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Middle Tennessee has won each of its last nine night games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Western Kentucky has lost four of its last five road games against the Conference USA.
- Western Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against the Conference USA.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win
- Middle Tennessee has lost four of its last five night games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center following a home win.
- Western Kentucky has won 11 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Middle Tennessee ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.4).
- Western Kentucky ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.6).
- Western Kentucky ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.1).
Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Injury Report
Babacar Faye is questionable for Western Kentucky due to a knee injury. Kamari Lands is questionable for Middle Tennessee due to a lower body injury.
Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
This should be a fun game between two teams that have to view themselves as C-USA contenders. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are getting the edge because they’re at home, where they’re 7-1 SU on the season. However, Western Kentucky has done a lot of winning lately, and that includes beating Liberty on the road as a 9.5-point underdog. Western Kentucky is top-100 in scoring offense and top-60 in defensive field goal percentage and defensive three point percentage. Western Kentucky isn’t a pushover. This should be a fun conference game. Give me the Hilltoppers and the points.
