Delaware Blue Hens vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction, 10/27/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Delaware Blue Hens vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Hilltoppers (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium is where the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-4) will attempt to defeat the Delaware Blue Hens (3-4) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Delaware is 2.5-point dogs. The over/under has been set at 56.5.

The Delaware Blue Hens come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Blue Hens stepped onto the field against the Missouri State Bears and went home with a win by a final score of 61-38. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 75 plays which converted into 482 yards. The Delaware Blue Hens ended up rushing 42 different times and had 232 yds, which had them averaging 5.5 yards per tote. Against the rush, the Blue Hens conceded 94 yds on 23 attempts, which is 4.1 yards per run surrendered. Delaware gave up 26 completions on 35 tries for a total of 337 yds, and a completion rate of 74.3%.

The Blue Hens have earned 2,672 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Delaware has compiled 16 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 9 times. Delaware has compiled 143 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 41 penalties for 367 yards. Offensively they're averaging 113.7 yards via the ground game which ranks them 119th in college football. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Delaware Blue Hens have an average of 28.3 PPG.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Blue Hens have allowed 1,892 yards which puts them in 122nd in college football. They are giving up 270.3 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 61.9%. In total, they are conceding 396.4 yards/outing which has them ranked 109th in Division 1. They have allowed 13 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 11 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.8 yards per run and 126.1 yards on the ground per contest on the year. For the season, they have given up 883 rushing yards through 7 games. The Blue Hens are ranked 107th in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 28.4 points per game.

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The Hilltoppers head into this game 3-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Hilltoppers took home the win by a final score of 16-3 when they played the Sam Houston Bearkats. Western Kentucky ran for 3.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 144 yds on 43 attempts. The Hilltoppers finished the contest with a total of 276 yards on 74 plays (3.7 yards per play). The Hilltoppers secondary conceded a completion percentage of 43.3%, surrendering 112 yards on 13 for 30 through the air. Western Kentucky allowed 27 run attempts for 65 yds (2.4 yds per carry).

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hold an average of 353.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 100th in the nation. The Western Kentucky offense has racked up 291 yards of penalties on 34 violations, which is 127th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They average 136.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 952 yards overall. They have tossed 4 picks while conceding 5 fumbles and they have tallied 130 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Hilltoppers are sitting 113th in college football maintaining an average of 21.3 points per outing. During this campaign to this point, the Hilltoppers have a total of 1,523 yards via the pass as well as an average of 217.6 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 82nd in Division 1.

The Hilltoppers are allowing 30.6 PPG, which has them ranked 117th in the country. Western Kentucky has allowed the opposition a total of 1,289 yards rushing (184.1 yards per contest) in addition to 13 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have given up 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 190.9 yards per outing, which puts them in 39th in college football. The Hilltoppers defense has taken the field for 435 plays, which has them ranked 27th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks for the year. This season, they have allowed 214 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Blue Hens/Hilltoppers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Hens +2.5

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