The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host Old Dominion on Thursday, looking to build on their 12-13 mark against the 14-11 Monarchs in college basketball betting action at EA Diddle Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Western Kentucky sat as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Old Dominion Monarchs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Old Dominion Monarchs have watched them go 14-11 and 6-14-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are at 12-13 and 9-12 ATS. In totals betting, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 12-9, while the Old Dominion Monarchs have a 10-9-2 mark.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 74-rated Old Dominion Monarchs taking on the No. 159-rated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Western Kentucky's No. 69-ranked scoring average of 77.6 PPG, against a Old Dominion Monarchs defense rated No. 12 and allowing 62 PPG. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers FG% has averaged 46.4% to date this season, more than the Old Dominion Monarchs shooters have managed so far (43.54% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Monarchs wasted a 27-point performance from Trey Freeman in losing to Rice 75-66 on Saturday at Ted Constant Center.
Western Kentucky got 25 points from Fredrick Edmond but lost anyway, 96-93, to Marshall on Saturday at EA Diddle Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Old Dominion at Marshall, Saturday, February 20th
Western Kentucky at Charlotte, Saturday, February 20th