Toledo Rockets vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
ESPN+ will be covering the matchup between the Toledo Rockets and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers as Toledo heads into the game with a 3-0 record, while Western Kentucky is 2-1 on the season. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green. The Rockets are the slight -2.5-point favorites on the road, and the over/under line is at 59.5 points at this time.
TOLEDO ROCKETS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +2.5
This game will be played at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:
- We have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning this one by a score of 29 to 28
- Not only do we have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 59.5 points
Will The Toledo Rockets Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Remaining undefeated, Toledo is now 3-0 after a big 41-17 road win over Mississippi State. The Rockets, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. This victory was particularly impressive, as Mississippi State was favored by double digits. The game’s over/under was set at 57.5 points, and the teams combined for 58 points, hitting the over.
Toledo dominated from the start, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and then outscoring Mississippi State 21-3 in the second quarter. This gave them a commanding 28-3 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs added a touchdown in the third quarter, and Toledo matched it, resulting in a 35-10 score heading into the fourth quarter. Each team scored once more in the final quarter, leading to the 41-17 final score.
Quarterback Tucker Gleason led Toledo’s offense to a 41-17 win over Mississippi State, throwing for 285 yards and three touchdowns while completing 82.1% of his passes. Junior Vandeross III was his top target, with seven receptions for 73 yards.
The Rockets’ offense totaled 454 yards, with 169 yards coming on the ground. Willie Shaw III led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 16 carries and added a rushing touchdown.
Looking at Toledo’s defense in their 41-17 win, they held Mississippi State to just 66 rushing yards on 27 attempts. However, they did give up 319 passing yards and two touchdowns, with the Bulldogs completing 28 of 39 passes. Toledo’s defense forced one interception and allowed a total of 385 yards in the game.
Will The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Win At Home Over The Toledo Rockets?
Western Kentucky is now 2-1 after a 49-21 road win over Middle Tennessee. The Hilltoppers, favored by -7.5, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s over/under was 54.5 points, but the teams combined for 70 points, hitting the over.
Western Kentucky dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they were up 21-0, and after the third quarter, the score was 42-14 in their favor, leading to the final score of 49-21.
Western Kentucky’s offense was unstoppable in their 49-21 win over Middle Tennessee, racking up 633 total yards and 30 first downs. The Hilltoppers’ passing game was particularly potent, with Caden Veltkamp throwing for 398 yards and five touchdowns, completing 90% of his passes. Kisean Johnson was his top target, hauling in eight receptions for 129 yards.
Western Kentucky’s passing attack was responsible for six touchdowns, while the ground game added another score, totaling 152 yards rushing. L.T. Sanders led the team in rushing with 54 yards on eight carries.
Western Kentucky’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 456 passing yards and 514 total yards in their last game. Despite giving up 21 points, the Hilltoppers picked off one pass and held Middle Tennessee to just 58 rushing yards on 23 attempts.