Delaware Blue Hens defeat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · NCAAF · Delaware Blue Hens 35, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21

The Delaware Blue Hens beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 35-21 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The Delaware Blue Hens covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 55.5, with 56 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers final score and game recap

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers led 14-7 after the first quarter. The Delaware Blue Hens won the second quarter 21-7 to lead 28-21 at halftime. They outscored the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 7-0 in the second half.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

The Delaware Blue Hens covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 14 points.

The spread opened at Delaware Blue Hens -2.5 and closed at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -2.5.

Did Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers go over or under the total?

The game went over: 56 points combined against a closing total of 55.5, over by 0.5. 49 of the 56 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 59.5 and closed at 55.5.

How did AiQ's Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Delaware Blue Hens at +111 and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at -134. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers a 55% favorite. The Delaware Blue Hens won as the underdog at +111: $111 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the best price before the game was -120 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−0.5% value).

The spread moved toward the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers between the open and the close, and the Delaware Blue Hens covered. The total moved down from 59.5 to 55.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Delaware Blue Hens 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Delaware Blue Hens.

This result left the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times.

What's next for Delaware Blue Hens and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Next for the Delaware Blue Hens: at the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: at the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, November 7, 2026.