In a clash of CUSA teams, the Liberty Flames (7-0) will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-3) in a matchup on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium. The line forecasts must-see action, with Liberty favored by 1.5 points.
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Liberty vs. Western Kentucky Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Score prediction |
|---|---|
| Liberty (-1.5) | Liberty 30 Western Kentucky 25 |
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
| Liberty | Western Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.3 (15) | 30.0 (48) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.7 (36) | 27.7 (98) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (47) | 9 (72) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (1) | 17 (1) |
Liberty vs. Western Kentucky Betting Insights
Liberty Stats and Trends
- Liberty is 5-2-0 ATS this season.
- When playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, the Flames have an ATS record of 5-2.
- Liberty games have gone over the point total three out of seven times this season.
Western Kentucky Stats and Trends
- Western Kentucky is 4-3-0 ATS this year.
- The Hilltoppers have covered the spread once when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- In 2023, three Western Kentucky games have gone over the point total.
Liberty Players to Watch
- Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,493 yards while completing 57.9% of his passes (88-of-152), with 16 touchdowns and three interceptions this year (213.3 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 85 times for 497 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 71.0 yards per game.
- Quinton Cooley has racked up a team-high 726 rushing yards (103.7 yards per game) and scored six touchdowns.
- C.J. Daniels has hauled in 24 receptions for 509 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 72.7 receiving yards per game.
- Treon Sibley’s stat line this year shows 16 catches for 385 yards and three touchdowns. He puts up 64.2 receiving yards per game.
- Bentley Hanshaw has 170 receiving yards on 13 receptions, with four touchdowns, averaging 28.3 yards per game.
Western Kentucky Players to Watch
- Austin Reed has thrown for 1,908 yards while completing 59% of his passes (173-of-293), with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions this year (272.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 26 times for 92 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 13.1 yards per game.
- Markese Stepp has run for a team-leading 203 yards on 43 attempts (33.8 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- L.T. Sanders has rushed for 129 yards on 22 carries (21.5 yards per game) this year.
- Malachi Corley has reeled in 43 passes for a team-best 590 yards with five touchdowns. He averages 98.3 yards per game.
- Easton Messer has also added 24 catches for 299 yards and three touchdowns this year. He averages 42.7 receiving yards per game.
- Dalvin Smith is averaging 31.0 yards per game, racking up 17 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
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