Delaware vs. Western Kentucky odds

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Moneyline (ML): Delaware -147 (Bet $147 to win $100) | Western Kentucky +123 (Bet $100 to win $123)Against the spread (ATS): Delaware -2.5 (-119) | Western Kentucky +2.5 (-104)Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Delaware vs. Western Kentucky betting tips preview

The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (3-1) take on a conference opponent when they host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-1) on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium in a CUSA showdown. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, with the opening kick at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around Delaware vs. Western Kentucky odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

In their last game, the Fightin’ Blue Hens knocked off the Florida International Panthers 38-16. The Hilltoppers’ last game finished in a 27-22 win over the Missouri State Bears. Nick Minicucci threw for 218 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception on 23-of-35 passing (65.7%) for the Blue Hens in that matchup against the Panthers. Jo’Nathan Silver carried the ball 13 times for 66 yards (5.1 yards per carry) with one touchdown on the ground. He also had one reception for five yards. Sean Wilson had 78 yards on seven catches (11.1 per reception) in that game. Maverick McIvor went 26-for-39 with 317 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for the Toppers against the Bears. La’Vell Wright carried the ball 10 times for 91 yards (9.1 yards per attempt) with two touchdowns. In the passing game, he added one catch for 13 yards. Matthew Henry had 73 yards through the air after five catches (on eight targets).

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Delaware vs. Western Kentucky picks and predictionsPrediction

Delaware 34, Western Kentucky 24

MoneylineMoneyline pick: Delaware -147Delaware has been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won.The Fightin’ Blue Hens have played as a moneyline favorite of -147 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.Western Kentucky lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.The Hilltoppers have played as an underdog of +123 or more once this season and lost that game.Against the spreadATS pick: Delaware -2.5The Fightin’ Blue Hens have posted two wins against the spread this year.Delaware has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 2.5-point favorite or greater this year.Against the spread, the Hilltoppers are 4-1-0 this year.Western Kentucky is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year.

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