Liberty and Western Kentucky battle on Tuesday in this midweek clash from Bowling Green. The Flames are a perfect 7-0, most recently beating MTSU by a touchdown, 42-35. The Hilltoppers lost 20-17 versus Jacksonville State last week, falling to 4-3 and 2-1 in conference play. WKU takes on UTEP after this, which should be an easier matchup, so they’ll look to gain some momentum here first. Liberty is 5-0 against Conference USA, and they’ll look to stay undefeated in enemy territory.
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Team | Spread | Total | ML |
Liberty | +4.5 (-105) | Over 61.5 (-112) | -215 |
Western Kentucky | -4.5 (-115) | Under 61.5 (-108) | +176 |
Odds Courtesy of FanDuel, subject to change*
Match Details
- Fixture: Liberty @ Western Kentucky
- Date and Time: October 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. EST
- Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY
- Weather Forecast: Partially Cloudy, 68 degrees
- Field Surface: FieldTurf
Key Stats
Liberty
The Flames have a solid offensive unit, coming in averaging the ninth-most total yards per game (487.9) and second-most rushing yards per game (274.6) in college football. Their passing game is good as well, but it’s really been ground and pound all year for the visitors.
On defense, Liberty has done well to stuff the run, as they’re allowing only 117.4 rushing yards per game, which is the 33rd-fewest in the country. The defense wasn’t at their best last week, so they’ll need to be more consistent tonight, facing a better school.
Western Kentucky
The Hilltoppers, despite putting up just 17 last game, have a pretty decent offense. They rank 30th in the nation in passing yards (281.4), and they’ve gone 3-0 at home this season, which has given them some confidence versus the undefeated Flames.
WKU is a pass-heavy team, which lines up well versus Liberty, as the Flames are known to be great versus the run. The Hilltoppers’ defense has been below average overall, but they’ve picked up over the past three games, holding teams to an average of under 20 PPG during this span. If their defense can maintain this level, they’ll have a decent shot at handing the Flames their first loss of the year.
Game Prediction
Liberty has had a great season, but they haven’t exactly dominated lately, failing to cover two of their past three entering tonight’s contest. WKU is eager to get back in the win column after a tough upset loss to Jacksonville State, but it won’t be easy against Conference USA’s top school. The Flames are 3-0 on the road and 3-0 against the spread away from home, but we’re rolling with the hosts to at least cover in what should be a tight and entertaining affair.