Old Dominion Monarchs Vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: College Football Betting Preview And Insights – October 16, 2021

Written By Staff on October 11, 2021Last Updated on November 7, 2021

In an upcoming game, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-4, 0-1 C-USA) will be playing against the Old Dominion Monarchs (1-5, 0-2 C-USA). Both teams will enter the matchup with consecutive losses, with the Hilltoppers experiencing a four-game losing streak and the Monarchs enduring a four-game losing streak as well. The Hilltoppers are considered the strong favorites with a significant point spread advantage of -13.5. Additionally, the anticipated total points for the game has been set at 67.

Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Western Kentucky -13.5 -105 -115 67 -110 -110

The betting information provided in this article is based on betting data from DraftKings as of October 16, 2021, 12:00 AM ET. For the latest betting odds, refer to the table below. To place your bets, click on the link provided to access DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Game Information

  • The date for the game is Saturday, October 16, 2021.
  • The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
  • Stadium: S.B. Ballard Stadium
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Monarchs Player Insights

  • This season, Darriel Mack Jr. has been a standout player for Old Dominion. He has accumulated an impressive 859 passing yards, averaging 143.2 yards per game. Mack Jr. has completed 86 out of 167 passes, resulting in five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Additionally, he has contributed 177 rushing yards, averaging 29.5 yards per game, with six touchdowns scored on the ground.
  • So far this year, Blake Watson has accumulated a team-best 339 rushing yards (averaging 84.8 yards per game) from 67 carries, resulting in one touchdown.
  • Lala Davis has accumulated a total of 254 rushing yards this season, averaging 50.8 yards per game. She achieved this with 45 carries and managed to score two touchdowns.
  • Zack Kuntz has recorded a total of 262 receiving yards, leading his team in this category. This averages to 43.7 yards per game. He has achieved this through 27 receptions and has scored two touchdowns.
  • This year, Ali Jennings has successfully caught 16 passes, accumulating a total of 211 yards (averaging 35.2 yards per game). Additionally, he has scored two touchdowns.
  • Stone Smartt has accumulated 117 yards from his 12 catches, averaging 19.5 yards per game.

Monarchs Team Stats

  • The Hilltoppers have given up an average of 38.4 points per game, which is 14.7 points higher than the 23.7 points the Monarchs have managed to score.
  • The Hilltoppers score an average of 40.4 points per game, which is 10.9 points higher than the Monarchs’ average points allowed per game (29.5).
  • Old Dominion has a 1-3 record when conceding less than 40.4 points.
  • The Monarchs offense has gained 134.7 fewer yards per game compared to the Hilltoppers defense, which has allowed 480.4 yards per game this year while the Monarchs have accumulated only 345.7 yards.
  • The Monarchs have a 41.9% conversion rate on their third downs, which places them at 52nd in college football. Meanwhile, the Hilltoppers’ defense is ranked 130th in that category, allowing a conversion rate of 54.2%.

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Monarchs Betting Insights

  • This season, Old Dominion has a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie against the spread.
  • When playing as underdogs with a point spread of 13.5 or more, the Monarchs have an ATS record of 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 tie.
  • This year, there have been over three instances where games involving Old Dominion have exceeded the expected score.
  • The Monarchs emerged victorious in their sole C-USA game of the year, despite being considered underdogs by at least 13.5 points.
  • In their most recent game, the Monarchs fell short with a final score of 20-13 against the Marshall Thundering Herd. Despite being 21.5-point underdogs, the Monarchs managed to cover the spread.
  • The combined score of the teams was 62.5, falling below the predicted outcome.

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