Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-5) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-4): prediction and pick

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 50% to win (MTSU -1.5). Our predicted score is Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 26, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28, against a betting total of 53.5. With a game this close, the moneyline on the underdog (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers) is often where the value is, if anywhere.

Fair odds: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +102, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -102. Built from the betting line with the sportsbook's cut removed.

Predicted score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 26, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 28

Spread: MTSU -1.5

Total: 53.5

Moneyline: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -108, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -112

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• Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: 2-3 in the last 5 (L W W L L, most recent first)
• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: 3-2 in the last 5 (L W W L W, most recent first)

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