Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)
American Football NCAAF Memorial Stadium Sat 19 Sep 16:00
Indiana Hoosiers
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College Football Betting Preview: Western Kentucky vs Indiana

Western Kentucky go up against Indiana at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, September 19.

We’re Expecting WKU to Cover the Spread

We’ve smashed into Western Kentucky +44.5 and this spread wager at odds of -105 means we need them to avoid a heavy defeat against Indiana.

Previous H2H Was Indiana Overtime Win

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 70-20 loss against Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

Indiana Hoosiers made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 55-0 home victory against Howard Bison at Memorial Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Memorial Stadium, with Indiana claiming the win. Beating Western Kentucky by a 33-30 (OT) scoreline.

Western Kentucky vs Indiana Prediction & Picks

Our Western Kentucky vs Indiana tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The betting line of +44.5 looks way too big. We’re very keen to snap up the -105 that Western Kentucky can cover a generous spread in this college football showdown.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.

Key Western Kentucky vs Indiana stats:

  • The +44.5 line has been covered by Western Kentucky in 19 of their last 20 games.
  • The +44.5 line has been covered by Western Kentucky in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -44.5 line hasn’t been covered by Indiana in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -44.5 line hasn’t been covered by Indiana in 7 of their last 10 games.

WKU +44.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, there’s a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Hoover Under 249.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Josh Hoover (Indiana) to have less than 249.5 passing yards are -114. We're confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.

Latest Josh Hoover Player Prop Odds

Charlie Becker Under 59.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Charlie Becker (Indiana) is priced at -114 to record fewer than 59.5 receiving yards. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Western Kentucky +44.5
Totals Under 59.5
Passing Yards Josh Hoover Under 249.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Western Kentucky +44.5, Under 59.5 points and Josh Hoover (Indiana) to go Under 249.5 passing yards.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual football game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky Western Kentucky logo 9 - 48 Indiana logo Indiana

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Hoosiers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 48-9 victory.

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Western Kentucky vs Indiana Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Indiana Certain to Win According to the Books

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with some sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Indiana and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

44.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 59.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 59.5, then the odds are -105.

Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Charlie Becker (Indiana)
Over 59.5
-114
Under 59.5
-114
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Tyler Morris (Indiana)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Turbo Richard (Indiana)
Over 104.5
-114
Under 104.5
-114
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Lee Beebe Jr. (Indiana)
Over 89.5
-114
Under 89.5
-114
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Can Indiana Make It Another Home Victory?

Indiana own a 10-0 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 51.70 points on average and giving up 7.50.

Western Kentucky are 4-6 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 22.50 points on average and giving up 33.00.

Indiana earned a 33-30 win against Western Kentucky in the teams’ last meeting at Memorial Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O59.5 U59.5
Indiana logo Indiana Home Stats 10-0 59.20 51.70 7.50 6 4
Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Away Stats 4-6 55.50 22.50 33.00 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O59.5 = Games Over 59.5 Points
  • U59.5 = Games Under 59.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
Indiana Hoosiers logo Indiana Hoosiers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 2 0 107 16 91 2-0 0-0 2W
Washington 2 0 40 24 16 2-0 0-0 2W
Wisconsin 1 1 49 50 -1 1-0 0-1 1W
Purdue 1 1 80 57 23 1-1 0-0 1L
Oregon 1 1 65 66 -1 1-0 0-1 1L
Ohio State 1 1 79 27 52 1-0 0-1 1L
Minnesota 1 1 72 45 27 1-1 0-0 1L
Illinois 1 1 69 54 15 1-1 0-0 1L
USC 3 0 130 56 74 3-0 0-0 3W
Iowa 2 0 56 13 43 2-0 0-0 2W
UCLA 2 0 73 34 39 1-0 1-0 2W
Penn State 2 0 72 9 63 1-0 1-0 2W
Northwestern 1 0 34 18 16 1-0 0-0 1W
Nebraska 2 0 105 28 77 2-0 0-0 2W
Michigan 2 0 30 22 8 2-0 0-0 2W
Michigan State 2 0 65 27 38 2-0 0-0 2W
Maryland 2 0 100 14 86 1-0 1-0 2W
Rutgers 0 2 42 65 -23 0-1 0-1 2L
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Delaware 1 1 68 42 26 1-0 0-1 1L
FIU 1 1 42 39 3 1-0 0-1 1W
Kennesaw State 1 1 64 31 33 1-1 0-0 1L
Liberty 1 1 37 43 -6 1-0 0-1 1W
M. Tennessee 1 1 64 42 22 1-0 0-1 1L
Missouri State 1 1 48 64 -16 1-0 0-1 1W
Jacksonville State 1 2 83 69 14 1-0 0-2 1L
New Mexico State 1 2 87 77 10 1-0 0-2 1L
Sam Houston 0 2 38 47 -9 0-1 0-1 2L
Western Kentucky 0 2 34 119 -85 0-0 0-2 2L

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