Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: Betting Odds and Predictions
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are set to face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in an exciting Men's Basketball game. The game is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2024, at the Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.
As we look ahead to this matchup, let's dive into the betting data and analyze the odds and predictions for this game.
In terms of the 2-way market, FanDuel currently has the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders as favorites with odds of -162, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are underdogs with odds of +134. These odds indicate that FanDuel believes there is a higher probability of the Blue Raiders coming out on top in this game.
Moving on to the spread market, DraftKings and FanDuel both have different spreads for this game. DraftKings has set the spread at 4 points in favor of the Blue Raiders, while FanDuel has it at 3.5 points. Both sportsbooks have odds of -110 for both outcomes, suggesting an equal chance for bettors on either side of the spread.
In terms of the total market, DraftKings and FanDuel once again differ in their predictions. DraftKings has set the total at 147.5 points, with equal odds (-110) for both over and under outcomes. On the other hand, FanDuel has set a slightly lower total at 146.5 points, with odds of -110 for over and -110 for under.
It's worth noting that there have been some changes in odds since they were initially released. The odds for both teams in the 2-way market have shifted slightly in opposite directions. The Blue Raiders' odds have decreased from -156 to -162, indicating a stronger belief in their victory. Conversely, the Hilltoppers' odds have increased from +130 to +134, suggesting a slightly lower chance of an upset.
In the spread market, FanDuel has seen a change in the opening odds and spread for both teams. The Blue Raiders' opening odds have gone from -102 to -110, while the opening spread has decreased from -3.5 to -4. On the other hand, the Hilltoppers' opening odds have increased from -120 to -110, and the opening spread has remained at 3.5 points.
Lastly, in the total market, FanDuel has witnessed changes in both the opening odds and total. The opening odds for over have shifted from -105 to -110, while the opening odds for under have changed from -115 to -110. Additionally, the opening total has increased from 144.5 points to 146.5 points.
In conclusion, based on the current betting lines and odds, FanDuel predicts that the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will come out victorious against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this Men's Basketball game. However, it's important to note that these predictions are subject to change as more bets are placed leading up to the game.
Make sure to tune in on February 24th at 6:30 PM CST on ESPN+ to catch all the action between these two teams as they battle it out on the court.