Florida Atlantic Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will be trying to slam the Florida Atlantic Owls on Thursday when the teams tip off at E.A. Diddle Arena in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this one found them listed as -18.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Owls was expected to move the line.

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Florida Atlantic Owls will look to cover the spread vs the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Thursday, as the Owls are 8-11 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Hilltoppers are 14-7 ATS. Florida Atlantic is 7-12 against the total, while Western Kentucky is 8-11-2 versus the total betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rated this week at No. 72 and the Florida Atlantic Owls sitting at No. 202.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Western Kentucky has the nation's No. 75-rated offensive output, at 77.43 PPG. The visiting Florida Atlantic Owls defense ranks No. 73 allowing on average 68.52 PPG. The Hilltoppers FG% has averaged 48.76% so far, more than the Western Kentucky Owls marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.43% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Florida Atlantic suffered a 77-66 loss against Southern Mississippi on Saturday, getting 16 points from Payton Hulsey in a losing effort at FAU Arena.

Western Kentucky got 21 points from Taveion Hollingsworth but lost anyway, 74-63, to UTSA on Saturday at UTSA Convocation Center.

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