Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on January 31, 2026. Both teams have had varying degrees of success in their recent matches, with the Blue Raiders winning 2 out of their last 5 games, while the Hilltoppers have only secured one victory in the same timeframe.

The bookmakers have pegged Middle Tennessee as the favorites to win at home with odds of 1.31, while Western Kentucky follows closely behind with odds of 3.04. Our model prediction gives the Blue Raiders a 64.7% chance of emerging victorious, with a final score of 73:66 in their favor.

Tactically, Middle Tennessee will look to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage to secure a crucial win, while Western Kentucky will be eager to bounce back from their recent struggles and upset their opponents. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup between these two teams, with both sides having the potential to come out on top.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-30T20:52:03+00:00.

Middle Tennessee
72.8%
Western Kentucky
27.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 73:66

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.26 3.72
WilliamHill 1.29 3.6
Pinnacle 1.31 3.04
Best for US Customers 1.27 3.8

Latest Results

29.01.26 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Liberty Flames basketball – 65:81
23.01.26 Jacksonville State Gamecocks basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 75:58
17.01.26 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 90:87 OT
14.01.26 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 59:58
10.01.26 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 55:59
28.01.26 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 72:69
24.01.26 Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 73:58
21.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Liberty Flames basketball – 69:76
17.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 65:81
14.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 87:72

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Middle Tennessee won 3.
  • In recent matches, Middle Tennessee has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Western Kentucky is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Western Kentucky may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Middle Tennessee is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Middle Tennessee won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1357:1355. (average 67.9:67.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Middle Tennessee won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 696:678. (average 69.6:67.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.02.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 77:87
    18.01.25 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 71:57
    15.03.24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – N/A
    15.03.24 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – 85:54
    24.02.24 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 74:72

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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