Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45-42: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 42, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 45

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 45-42 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 2-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 53.5, with 87 points combined.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders final score and game recap

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won by 3 points.

Who covered the spread in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered the spread as 2-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.

The spread opened at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -1.5 and closed at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -2.

Did Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went over: 87 points combined against a closing total of 53.5, over by 33.5.

The total opened and closed at 53.5.

How did AiQ's Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at -132 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at +110. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers a 54% favorite. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won as the underdog at +110: $110 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the best price before the game was -132 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.8% value).

The spread moved toward the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers between the open and the close, and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders covered.

This result left the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 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 losses for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

This result left the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.

What's next for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Next for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: at the Liberty Flames on Saturday, November 14, 2026.