Western Kentucky vs. South Florida Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 2

Updated Sep. 2, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

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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

Western Kentucky vs South Florida Betting Information updated as of September 2, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
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

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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