Western Michigan vs Western Kentucky 12/30/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 12/12/2019 at 10:26 PM ET

The Western Michigan Broncos and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will head to Dallas, Texas for the First Responder Bowl on December 30th. The Broncos went 7-5 on the season and finished 2nd in the MAC West. Western Michigan went a perfect 6-0 at home this year but struggled on the road winning just one of six games. The Broncos covered the spread in five of their last ten games.

Western Michigan lost their last game of the season in Northern Illinois 17-14. The Broncos won three of their last four games to end the season. QB Jon Wassink has thrown 3 touchdowns in their last three games with no interceptions. Running back LeVante Bellamy had just three games this season where he didn't rush for more than 100 yards.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers finished the season with a 8-4 record. The Hilltoppers were 3rd in the C-USA East and went 6-2 in Conference action. Western Kentucky enters the First Responder Bowl riding a three game win streak. The Hilltoppers covered the spread in seven of their last ten games.

Western Kentucky beat Middle Tennessee to wrap up their season 31-26. The Hilltoppers have scored at least 24 points in each of their last four games. QB Ty Storey has 5 touchdown passes with no interceptions during this three game win streak. Running back Gaej Walker has rushed for over 80 yards in each of the last three games and has scored twice.

The Hilltoppers roll into their 6th major bowl game with a 3-2 bowl record. Western Kentucky has covered the number in seven of their last nine games overall. The Broncos have struggled in neutral field games and will be up against it in this game. Back the Hilltoppers who have the momentum. Finals Score Prediction: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers win and cover ATS 28-20.

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