
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 2
Updated Sep. 2, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
Data Skrive
The South Florida Bulls (0-0) are double-digit, 13-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 2, 2023 against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-0). The contest has a point total set at 70.5.
The Hilltoppers won the New Orleans Bowl last year after finishing 9-5 in the regular season. They scored 36.4 points per game (15th in college football), and conceded 23.4 (44th). The Bulls finished 1-11 last year and fell short of a bowl appearance. They scored 28.0 points per game (68th in college football) and conceded 41.2 (130th).
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | -13 (-110) | -518 | +384 | 70.5 | -110 | -110 |
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Western Kentucky (-13)
- Pick OU: Under (70.5)
- Prediction: Western Kentucky 44, South Florida 21
Learn more about the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. the South Florida Bulls game on FOX Sports!
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hilltoppers 42, Bulls 29.
- The Hilltoppers have an 83.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Bulls have a 20.7% implied probability.
- Western Kentucky compiled a 9-5-0 record against the spread last season.
- South Florida compiled a 5-7-0 ATS record last season.
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida: 2022 Stats Comparison
| Western Kentucky | South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.4 (11) | 28.0 (77) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.4 (63) | 41.2 (130) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (98) | 18 (58) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 32 (1) | 15 (96) |
Western Kentucky 2022 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Reed | QB | 4,748 YDS (64.6%) / 40 TD / 11 INT 232 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 16.6 RUSH YPG |
| Malachi Corley | WR | 101 REC / 1,295 YDS / 11 TD / 92.5 YPG |
| Daewood Davis | WR | 65 REC / 882 YDS / 7 TD / 63.0 YPG |
| Jaylen Hall | WR | 67 REC / 867 YDS / 6 TD / 61.9 YPG |
| Jaques Evans | LB | 77 TKL / 10.0 TFL / 9.0 SACK |
| Derrick Smith | DB | 60 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Kahlef Hailassie | DB | 38 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 2 INT |
| Kaleb Oliver | DB | 36 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 4 INT |
South Florida 2022 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Battie | RB | 1,186 YDS / 8 TD / 98.8 YPG / 6.7 YPC |
| Gerry Bohanon | QB | 1,070 YDS (56.9%) / 6 TD / 6 INT 386 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 32.2 RUSH YPG |
| Xavier Weaver | WR | 53 REC / 718 YDS / 6 TD / 59.8 YPG |
| Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | 37 REC / 551 YDS / 3 TD / 45.9 YPG |
| Dwayne Boyles | LB | 49 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Jason Vaughn | DE | 18 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK |
| Jatorian Hansford | DE | 14 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| James Gordon IV | LB | 28 TKL / 1.0 TFL |
share
recommended
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Has UConn Locked Up the Final No. 1 Seed?
2026 NFL Offseason Buzz, Rumors: Future Hall of Famer Eyeing GM Move?
Everything to Know for the 2026 INDYCAR Season
NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which QB They'd Turn to With Game on the Line
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Michigan State Rises, Illinois Drops
4 Takeaways From Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
NFL Combine: Fernando Mendoza Details Journey From ‘Terrible’ Prospect to Top Pick
NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Share Who They'd Pick No. 1, Other Than Fernando Mendoza
NFL Confidential: Execs, Scouts Already Pondering Potential of QBs in 2027 Draft
Item 1 of 3
recommended
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Has UConn Locked Up the Final No. 1 Seed?
2026 NFL Offseason Buzz, Rumors: Future Hall of Famer Eyeing GM Move?
Everything to Know for the 2026 INDYCAR Season
NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which QB They'd Turn to With Game on the Line
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Michigan State Rises, Illinois Drops
4 Takeaways From Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
NFL Combine: Fernando Mendoza Details Journey From ‘Terrible’ Prospect to Top Pick
NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Share Who They'd Pick No. 1, Other Than Fernando Mendoza
NFL Confidential: Execs, Scouts Already Pondering Potential of QBs in 2027 Draft
Item 1 of 3
FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2026 Fox Media LLC
and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this
website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your
acceptance of these
Terms of Use and New Privacy Policy | Advertising Choices | Your Privacy Choices | Closed Captioning
