Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)
American Football NCAAF Caesars Superdome Tue 23 Dec 17:30
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
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College Football Betting Preview: Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss

Western Kentucky square off against Southern Miss at Caesars Superdome, with kickoff scheduled for 17:30 on Tuesday, December 23.

WKU to Outscore Southern Miss

Back Western Kentucky to get the better of Southern Miss. You can get -127 on the Moneyline for this betting prediction and we think it’s value.

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WKU Beat Southern Miss in Pair’s Previous Clash

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Burgess Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium. Jacksonville State claimed a 37-34 win.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles were defeated last time, making it three losses on the spin. M.M. Roberts Stadium saw them beaten 28-18 at home to Troy Trojans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 10-7 win for Western Kentucky at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium when they last played Southern Miss.

Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We are really sweet on the road team at the latest odds of -127. They have a great chance of winning this college football matchup and that is our best pick.

Our expert CFB handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss stats:

  • Western Kentucky have won 8 of their last 12 games this season.
  • Western Kentucky have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Southern Miss have lost their last 3 games.
  • Southern Miss have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

WKU Moneyline Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Western Kentucky
Totals Under 57.5
Highest Scoring Half First Half

Our same game parlay has three options: Western Kentucky to win, Under 57.5 points and the First Half to be highest-scoring.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky Western Kentucky logo 31 - 23 Southern Miss logo Southern Miss

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to bet on the Hilltoppers on the correct score lines. For example, a 31-23 win in their favor is available at huge odds.

Western Kentucky vs Southern Miss Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Books

There are betting odds of +108 that Southern Miss land victory, with Western Kentucky alternatively at -127. There is a 48% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 57.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 57.5 can find odds of -105 available.

There are a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to most college football matchups and we recommend visiting the best betting apps to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the quarterback and player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The gambling sites will provide lots of options.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college football micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Drive Result. Check out the live player, score and team props and see if you can find an angle.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles logo Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Sun Belt W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
James Madison 12 1 485 206 279 7-0 5-1 11W
Old Dominion 9 3 392 231 161 6-0 3-3 5W
Troy 8 5 316 318 -2 4-2 4-3 1L
Southern Miss 7 5 358 329 29 4-3 3-2 3L
Coastal Carolina 6 6 274 407 -133 4-2 2-4 3L
Arkansas State 6 6 293 328 -35 3-3 3-3 1W
Louisiana 6 6 325 360 -35 4-2 2-4 4W
Georgia Southern 6 6 334 410 -76 4-2 2-4 1W
Texas State 6 6 433 367 66 4-2 2-4 3W
Marshall 5 7 369 363 6 3-3 2-4 2L
Appalachian State 5 7 304 358 -54 3-3 2-4 1L
South Alabama 4 8 318 365 -47 2-4 2-4 1L
UL Monroe 3 9 199 383 -184 2-3 1-6 8L
Georgia State 1 11 237 454 -217 1-5 0-6 9L
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 10 3 368 316 52 6-0 4-3 3W
Western Kentucky 8 4 357 281 76 5-1 3-3 2L
Jacksonville State 8 5 377 340 37 5-1 3-4 1L
FIU 7 5 351 333 18 4-2 3-3 4W
Louisiana Tech 7 5 332 256 76 5-1 2-4 2W
Missouri State 7 5 305 340 -35 3-3 4-2 2L
Delaware Blue Hens 6 6 357 390 -33 5-1 1-5 1W
Liberty 4 8 307 318 -11 3-3 1-5 4L
New Mexico State 4 8 259 331 -72 3-3 1-5 1L
M. Tennessee 3 9 269 371 -102 1-5 2-4 2W
Sam Houston 2 10 213 454 -241 1-4 1-6 2L
UTEP 2 10 280 365 -85 1-5 1-5 5L