The Blue Raiders will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky taking place at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Middle Tennessee has a 95.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 96.67.
- Away Middle Tennessee - Heading into Week 5, Middle Tennessee currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Middle Tennessee away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Middle Tennessee ranks 8th (84) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky currently ranking 4th (127) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, Middle Tennessee stands 6th (124) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Western Kentucky sits at 3rd (136) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - Middle Tennessee has a 1-3 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Western Kentucky currently 2-2 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Middle Tennessee takes on Western Kentucky on September 28th! The stage is set at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, where the atmosphere will be electric...
In this key Week 5 matchup, Middle Tennessee (Power Rankings: 95.67) faces off against Western Kentucky (Power Rankings: 96.67). Both teams are hungry for a victory...
With a 1-3 standing, Middle Tennessee is seeking a big win to turn their season around. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky sits at 2-2 and aims to build momentum. It's a clash of determination...
Bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM and get in on the action. Don't forget to review this game's prop bets for some extra excitement. Compare the odds below and pick your winners...
In this battle of college football giants, Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky will leave it all on the field. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a thrilling showdown that you won't want to miss!
Best Blue Raiders at Hilltoppers Odds
| Underdog Middle Tennessee | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Middle Tennessee | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Kentucky is a -7 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Middle Tennessee is a +7 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 60.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Kentucky is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Middle Tennessee is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | +7 -110-7 -110 |
Underdog Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7 Middle Tennessee underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Middle Tennessee at Western Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
First Team To Score
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | +125-160Bet |
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | +125-185+10000Bet |
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
Game to Overtime
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 10+
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -2500No +950Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 20+
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -250No +180Bet |
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
Both Teams Score 30+
9/28/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +260No -350Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 14th, 2024 | WKU 49, MTSU 21 Johnny 'Red' Floyd Stadium | Western Kentucky by 28 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Thursday, September 28th, 2023 | WKU 31, MTSU 10 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 21 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Saturday, October 15th, 2022 | WKU 35, MTSU 17 Johnny 'Red' Floyd Stadium | Western Kentucky by 18 |
| 2021 Week 10 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 6th, 2021 | WKU 48, MTSU 21 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 27 |
| 2020 Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 | WKU 20, MTSU 17 Johnny 'Red' Floyd Stadium | Western Kentucky by 3 |
| 2019 Week 14 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Saturday, November 30th, 2019 | WKU 31, MTSU 26 Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium | Western Kentucky by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 0.625 | 8 | 5 | 396 | 373 | 4-2 | 3-3 | W3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-5 | 0.375 | 4 | 8 | 291 | 337 | 4-2 | 0-6 | L1 |
Middle Tennessee & Western Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Middle Tennessee Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Middle Tennessee YR: futures available
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Middle Tennessee & Western Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Middle Tennessee vs Alabama | ALA 56, MTSU 7 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Middle Tennessee vs Missouri | MIZ 23, MTSU 19 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Murray State vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 35, MUR 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Colorado State vs Middle Tennessee | CSU 31, MTSU 23 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, MTSU 10 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee | JVST 45, MTSU 30 Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 31, LT 23 Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Middle Tennessee vs Liberty | LIB 42, MTSU 35 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State | NMSU 13, MTSU 7 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | FIU vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 40, FIU 6 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 34, UTEP 30 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 23, MTSU 20 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | South Florida Stars vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, USF 24 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston Christian vs Western Kentucky | WKU 52, HCU 22 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Ohio State | OSU 63, WKU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Western Kentucky vs Troy | TROY 27, WKU 24 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, MTSU 10 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | WKU 35, LT 28 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | JVST 20, WKU 17 Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Liberty vs Western Kentucky | LIB 42, WKU 29 Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP | WKU 21, UTEP 13 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | New Mexico State vs Western Kentucky | NMSU 38, WKU 29 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs FIU | WKU 41, FIU 28 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Western Kentucky vs Old Dominion Famous Toastery Bowl | WKU 38, ODU 35 (OT) Monday, December 18th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Middle Tennessee vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.