Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Florida International Panthers Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 4

At Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-1) play the Florida International Panthers (1-1).

The Hilltoppers are very big favorites (currently -31) in their game against the Panthers, with the over/under at 66 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Hilltoppers are -10000 and the Panthers are +1700.)

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Western Kentucky vs. Florida International

• Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium

Western Kentucky Betting Insights

• Western Kentucky won 11 games against the spread last season, failing to cover three times.
• Western Kentucky games hit the over 10 out of 14 times last season.

Western Kentucky Stats & Insights

• Western Kentucky averaged 44.2 points per game last season, 4.5 more than Florida International surrendered per outing (39.7).
• When Western Kentucky put up over 39.7 points last season, it went 7-1 against the spread and 7-1 overall.
• Florida International had a 1-4 record against the spread and a 1-5 record overall in games when it allowed fewer than 44.2 points last year.
• Western Kentucky averaged 536.1 yards per game last year, 43.4 more yards than the 492.7 Florida International allowed per contest.
• In games that Western Kentucky churned out more than 492.7 yards last year, the team was 5-2 against the spread and 5-2 overall.
• When Florida International held its opponents to less than 536.1 yards last season, it had a 0-6 record ATS and a 0-6 record overall.
• Last year Western Kentucky averaged 103.4 rushing yards per game, 127.6 fewer than Florida International allowed per outing (231.0).
• Western Kentucky turned the ball over 20 times last year, 11 more turnovers than Florida International forced (9).

Western Kentucky’s Best Players

• Bailey Zappe put up a passing stat line last season of 5,953 yards with a 69.3% completion rate (476-for-687), 62 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and an average of 425.2 yards per game.
• Last season Noah Whittington took 101 carries for 617 yards (44.1 per game) and scored two touchdowns.
• Adam Cofield churned out 373 yards on 81 carries (26.6 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns last year.
• Jerreth Sterns collected 150 receptions for 1,902 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He was targeted 195 times, and averaged 135.9 yards per game.
• Daewood Davis produced last season, grabbing 43 passes for 762 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 54.4 receiving yards per game.
• Malachi Corley reeled in 73 passes for 681 yards and seven touchdowns, putting up 48.6 yards per game last year.
• Last season DeAngelo Malone stacked up 8.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 40 tackles.
• Antwon Kincade was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 43 tackles and one interception last year.
• Omari Alexander collected three interceptions while adding 11 tackles and three passes defended last year.

Florida International Betting Insights

• Florida International covered just once in 11 chances against the spread last season.
• Florida International games went over the point total seven out of 11 times last year.

Florida International Stats & Insights

• Last year Florida International averaged 9.1 fewer points per game (20.3) than Western Kentucky surrendered (29.4).
• When Florida International put up more than 29.4 points last year, it was 0-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
• Last season Western Kentucky had a 4-0 record against the spread and a 4-0 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 20.3 points.
• Florida International averaged 68.5 fewer yards per game (367.3) than Western Kentucky allowed per outing (435.8) last season.
• When Florida International totaled over 435.8 yards last season, the team was 1-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall.
• In games Western Kentucky kept its opponents to less than 367.3 yards last season, it had a 5-0 record ATS and a 5-0 record overall.
• Last season Florida International ran for 66.4 fewer yards per game (102.1) than Western Kentucky allowed per contest (168.5).
• Last year, Western Kentucky was 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when holding opponents to fewer than 102.1 yards on the ground.
• Florida International turned the ball over 22 times last year, nine fewer times than Western Kentucky forced turnovers (31).

Florida International’s Best Players

• Max Bortenschlager threw for 2,935 yards and 19 touchdowns last season.
• D’Vonte Price averaged 56.8 rushing yards and collected six rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Lexington Joseph rushed for 273 yards. He also scored one total touchdown.
• Tyrese Chambers was targeted 6.6 times per game and racked up 1,083 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over the course of 2021.
• Bryce Singleton collected three touchdowns and had 847 receiving yards (70.6 ypg) in 2021.
• Randall St. Felix played his way to two receiving touchdowns and 273 receiving yards (22.8 ypg) last season.
• Last year Davon Strickland put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 3.0 sacks, and added 4.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
• Richard Dames had an impactful defensive performance last season with 55 tackles and 2.0 TFL.
• Rishard Dames collected two interceptions in addition to 26 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and four passes defended a year ago.