UAB at Western Kentucky 10/21/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/21/2022 at 8:18 PM ET

UAB at Western Kentucky 10/21/22  - College Football  Picks & Predictions

The UAB Blazers will travel to Bowling Green, KY this week for a conference matchup against Western Kentucky. UAB is 4-2 On the year riding a two game win streak after a 14 point win at home against Charlotte on Saturday. Offensively UAB dominated the game compiling 510 total yards of offense including 279 on the ground to score 34 points in the victory.

Dylan Hopkins orchestrated the offense for UAB completing 15 of 23 passes for 231 yards and one score and ran the ball 10 times for 103 yards and one touchdown as well. DeWayne McBride led the way on the ground for UAB with 137 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.

Western Kentucky goes back home this week one game above .500 following an 18 point win over Middle Tennessee a week ago. Defensively Western Kentucky dominated holding Middle Tennessee to under 300 yards and forced two turnovers to hold the Blue Raiders to only 17 points.

Offensively Western Kentucky played well with 443 yards and 35 points in the game leading to the victory. Austin Reed led the way for Western Kentucky completing 32 of 49 passes for 278 yards and two scores and ran the ball 12 times for 39 yards and one touchdown as well. Kye Robichaux was the top ball carrier in the Western Kentucky offense with 78 yards and one touchdown on 8 carries and Malachi Corley added 100 yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions.

Both teams come into this week playing well but Western Kentucky is the bigger and more talented team, and it will show from the opening kickoff. Take Western Kentucky to do enough on their home field to extend their win streak as they pick up their fifth win of the season. Take Western Kentucky to win and cover this week at home against UAB 31-20. Final Score Prediction, Western Kentucky wins and covers 31-24.

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