- Western Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Southern Miss
- Western Kentucky vs. Southern Mississippi Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Western Kentucky (8-4) visit Caesars Superdome to take on Southern Mississippi (7-5) on Dec. 23 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30pm EST.
Western Kentucky is a betting favorite in the New Orleans Bowl, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Western Kentucky vs. Southern Mississippi Over/Under is 57.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Southern Mississippi Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | -2.5 -115 | 57.5 -110 | -150 |
| Southern Mississippi | +2.5 -105 | 57.5 -110 | 125 |
Western Kentucky vs Southern Mississippi Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this game with 60.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Kentucky and Southern Miss, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Western Kentucky vs Southern Mississippi Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Miss will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Western Kentucky Best Bets Today
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+5.05 Units / 89% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 46% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.50 Units / 34% ROI)
Southern Mississippi Best Bets Today
- Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.75 Units / 58% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 28% ROI)
- Southern Miss have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.75 Units / 25% ROI)
Western Kentucky Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Western Kentucky is 9-3 against the spread this college football season (+5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI).
- Western Kentucky is 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 3.98% ROI
- Western Kentucky is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Western Kentucky is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Southern Mississippi Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Southern Miss iss against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Southern Mississippi is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Western Kentucky: Keys to the Game vs. Southern Mississippi
Western Kentucky’s WRs has averaged 26.3 targets per game this season — 11th-highest among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky’s RBs has averaged just 5.7 yards after the catch this season — T-14th-worst among FBS RBs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed just 10.5 RAC this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky have averaged 26.5 receptions per game (265/10) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.3
Western Kentucky WRs have 42 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Western Kentucky WRs have averaged 17.8 receptions per game (178/10) this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6
Southern Mississippi: Keys to the Game vs. Western Kentucky
Southern Miss has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (20/10) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7
Southern Miss has 20 interceptions this season– most in FBS
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
Matchup Notes for Western Kentucky vs. Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (20/10) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7
Southern Miss has 20 interceptions this season– most in FBS
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
Western Kentucky’s WRs has averaged 26.3 targets per game this season — 11th-highest among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky’s RBs has averaged just 5.7 yards after the catch this season — T-14th-worst among FBS RBs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed just 10.5 RAC this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky have averaged 26.5 receptions per game (265/10) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.3
Western Kentucky WRs have 42 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Western Kentucky WRs have averaged 17.8 receptions per game (178/10) this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends
Western Kentucky’s WRs has averaged 26.3 targets per game this season — 11th-highest among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky’s RBs has averaged just 5.7 yards after the catch this season — T-14th-worst among FBS RBs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed just 10.5 RAC this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky have averaged 26.5 receptions per game (265/10) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.3
Western Kentucky WRs have 42 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Western Kentucky WRs have averaged 17.8 receptions per game (178/10) this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6
Southern Mississippi Offensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (20/10) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7
Southern Miss has 20 interceptions this season– most in FBS
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends
Western Kentucky’s WRs has averaged 26.3 targets per game this season — 11th-highest among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed 13.8 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky’s RBs has averaged just 5.7 yards after the catch this season — T-14th-worst among FBS RBs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed just 10.5 RAC this season — T-25th-best among FBS defenses.
Western Kentucky have averaged 26.5 receptions per game (265/10) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.3
Western Kentucky WRs have 42 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Western Kentucky WRs have averaged 17.8 receptions per game (178/10) this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6
Southern Mississippi Defensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (20/10) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
Southern Miss has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.7
Southern Miss has 20 interceptions this season– most in FBS
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
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