With an over/under of 7.5 wins, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are expected to be competitive this year.
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Western Kentucky Win Total Odds
| Over/Under | Over Payout | Under Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | -115 (Bet $115 to win $100) | -115 (Bet $115 to win $100) |
Hilltoppers Betting Insights & 2023 Stats
- Western Kentucky's implied probability is 53.5% to finish above 7.5 wins (its regular season over/under) according to the moneyline.
- With 418.8 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked 21st-worst in FBS, the Hilltoppers were forced to lean on their 54th-ranked offense (402.3 yards per contest) to keep them in games last season.
- Offensively, the Hilltoppers were a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards last season, ranking 15th-best in FBS by compiling 295.2 passing yards per game. They ranked 76th on defense (229.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Western Kentucky ranked 13th-worst in rushing offense (107.2 rushing yards per game) and 10th-worst in rushing defense (189.2 rushing yards per game allowed) last season.
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Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Score | Favorite | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Alabama | August 31 | - | Crimson Tide (-30.5) | 59.5 |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky | September 7 | - | - | - |
| 3 | @ Middle Tennessee | September 14 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Toledo | September 21 | - | - | - |
| 5 | @ Boston College | September 28 | - | - | - |
| 7 | UTEP | October 10 | - | - | - |
| 8 | @ Sam Houston | October 16 | - | - | - |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | October 30 | - | - | - |
| 11 | @ New Mexico State | November 9 | - | - | - |
| 12 | Louisiana Tech | November 16 | - | - | - |
| 13 | @ Liberty | November 23 | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jacksonville State | November 30 | - | - | - |
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Western Kentucky's Strength of Schedule
- According to the team's opponents' combined win total last season (73), Western Kentucky get the 54th-ranked schedule in college football.
- Using their CUSA opponents' combined win total last season (44), the Hilltoppers have been given the 103rd-ranked conference schedule in college football.
- Western Kentucky will square off against six teams this season that finished above .500 in 2023. That schedule features four teams that had nine or more victories and three squads that registered three or fewer wins last season.
Hilltoppers' Top Performers (2023)
- Last season Austin Reed recorded 3,324 yards (277.0 per game), a 61.5% completion percentage, 31 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions.
- Elijah Young racked up 490 rushing yards (37.7 per game) and three touchdowns last year. In the receiving game, he made 20 catches for 231 yards and three scores.
- Markese Stepp ran for 310 yards on 69 carries (28.2 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns last year.
- In the previous season, Malachi Corley grabbed 79 passes (on targets) for 984 yards (82.0 per game). He also found the end zone 11 times.
- Dalvin Smith tacked on 513 yards on 50 grabs with six touchdowns. He was targeted times, and averaged 46.6 receiving yards per game.
- Easton Messer reeled in 42 passes for 484 yards and four touchdowns, putting up 40.3 yards per game last year.
- Last season Kendrick Simpkins was an absolute machine, with seven sacks, six TFL and 53 tackles.
- Last season Anthony Johnson Jr. had a huge stat line of four interceptions, 44 tackles and four passes defended.
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