The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-0) are heavily favored, by 42.5 points, versus the FCS Houston Christian Huskies on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium. The over/under in this outing is 64.5 points.
Western Kentucky vs. Houston Christian Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | -42.5 | -110 | -110 | 64.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Western Kentucky | Houston Christian | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.4 (11) | 0.0 (85) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.4 (63) | 34.0 (19) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (107) | 1 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 31 (1) | 1 (31) |
Western Kentucky vs. Houston Christian Betting Insights (2022)
Western Kentucky Stats and Trends
- Western Kentucky has put together a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- The average point total in WKU’s matchups this year is 71.0, 6.5 more points than this game’s over/under.
Houston Christian Stats and Trends (2022)
- Houston Christian had a 65.0-point average over/under in its outings last year, 0.5 more points than the total for this game.
Western Kentucky Players to Watch
- Austin Reed has passed for 336 yards (29-for-50), with two touchdowns and zero interceptions (336.0 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball three times for 27 yards and one touchdown, averaging 27.0 yards per game.
- Davion Ervin-Poindexter has racked up a team-high 45 rushing yards (45.0 per game).
- Dalvin Smith has racked up seven catches for 97 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 97.0 receiving yards per game.
- Malachi Corley has also tacked on four receptions (on zero targets) for 55 yards.
- Moussa Barry has caught one pass on zero targets for 51 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Kendrick Simpkins leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and four tackles.
- Jaques Evans has racked up seven tackles, one TFL, and one sack to lead the team in tackles so far.
- This season Aaron Key leads the team with one interception and has added five tackles and one pass defended.
Houston Christian Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last year Justin Fomby totaled 103 passing yards (103.0 per game) while going 23-for-36 (63.9%) and throwing for zero touchdowns with one interception.
- RJ Smith took nine carries for 24 rushing yards a season ago (24.0 per game).
- Nate Livingston totaled 7 rushing yards on one carries last season.
- Last season Vernon Harrell grabbed two passes for 26 yards (26.0 per game).
- Karl Reynolds’ stat line last year was four grabs for 18 yards. He averaged 18.0 receiving yards per game.
- Carlton Smith put together a solid body of work a year ago, notching one sack, one TFL and four tackles.
- Rodney Dansby racked up 13 tackles over his 2022 campaign.
- Jordan Oliver picked off one pass while adding three tackles a season ago.
