Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Odds for Famous Toastery Bowl
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Old Dominion Monarchs meet on Monday afternoon for the Famous Toastery Bowl. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen shares his Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion prediction.
Matt McCuen - December 18, 2023, 11:51 AM EST
5 minWestern Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Odds for Famous Toastery Bowl
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Old Dominion Monarchs will meet from Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Famous Toastery Bowl.
Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Odds
- Spread: Western Kentucky +6 (+100), Old Dominion -6 (-115)
- Total: Over 51.5 (+140), Under 51.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Western Kentucky (+250), Old Dominion (-210)
Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Prediction
The Hilltoppers come into this bowl game with a record of 7-5.
Western Kentucky won three of their final four games to end the season.
The Hilltoppers will be without their most important player this afternoon, Austin Reed.
Reed has thrown for 3,340 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Reed sitting out will force backup Turner Helton into action. Helton, the son of former USC head coach Clay Helton, has thrown for 82 yards and one touchdown this season.
Running back Elijah Young leads the Western Kentucky backfield. The Junior has collected 460 yards and three touchdowns.
Wide receiver Malachi Corey is expected to suit up for this game after being questionable for most of the week. The Junior has racked up 958 yards and 11 touchdowns.
The Western Kentucky defense forced 25 turnovers as a team this season.
Old Dominion enters this contest with a record of 6-6.
It has been an up-and-down season for the Monarchs, but they did enough to earn themselves a trip to a bowl game.
Old Dominion won their final two games over Georgia Southern and Georgia State.
Junior signal-caller Grant Wilson leads the Monarch’s offense. Wilson has thrown for 2,026 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Philadelphia, Mississippi native Kadarius Calloway leads the Monarch's rushing attack. Calloway has scampered for 594 yards and four touchdowns.
Reymello Murphy has been the top option in the passing game. Murphy leads the team with 495 yards and three touchdowns.
Linebacker Jason Henderson leads the Old Dominion defense with 167 total tackles.
Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Pick
This line has continued to jump in the favor of the Monarchs as the week has gone on.
Western Kentucky is missing multiple key players, none more critical than their starting quarterback.
Additionally, the Monarchs will be without three key defensive starters.
This is already one of the worst rushing defenses in the nation that now has to play without key players.
The Monarchs will roll to a victory this afternoon.
Pick: Old Dominion -6 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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