Western Kentucky vs Toledo Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 6, 2025
On Saturday, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) visit Toledo, Ohio, and the Glass Bowl to play the Toledo Rockets (0-1). Western Kentucky defeated Northern Alabama 55-6 for its second consecutive win to open the season after defeating Sam Houston State 41-24 in the season opener. Toledo opened its regular season with a 24-16 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. Western Kentucky CB Nazir Ward is questionable. Toledo has 12 players listed as questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Toledo Rockets prediction. Your ultimate guide to NCAAF excitement—don’t miss our free picks for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Toledo Rockets prediction!
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Western Kentucky is playing very well on both sides of the line of scrimmage
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are scoring an average of 48.0 points per game and allowing an average of 15.0 points per game. Western Kentucky averages 134.5 yards rushing and 400.0 yards passing for 534.5 yards of total offense per game. The Hilltoppers allow an average of 163 yards rushing and 157 yards passing for 320.0 yards per game
Western Kentucky quarterback Maverick McIvor has thrown for 706 yards with one touchdown. Marvis Parrish leads Western Kentucky in rushing with 71 yards. Western Kentucky has three touchdowns on the ground. Matthew Henry leads all receivers for the Hilltoppers with 189 yards receiving and two touchdown receptions. The Hilltoppers have nine touchdowns through the air. On defense, DB Jaylen Lewis has a team-best 10 tackles. Western Kentucky has 4 quarterback sacks and one interception
Toledo is average on offense, but it needs to make more stops on defense
The Toledo Rockets scored 16 points in their opening game loss to Kentucky, with 59 yards rushing and 270 yards passing for 329 yards of total offense. The Toledo defense gave up 24 points to Kentucky, on 220 yards rushing and 85 yards passing for 305 yards. Toledo committed one turnover and forced Kentucky into two turnovers.
Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason has 270 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception. Gleason has been sacked three times. Chip Trayanum leads Toledo in rushing with 41 yards. Junior Vandeross III is the leading receiver with 88 yards and one touchdown reception. Toledo has scored one touchdown on the ground and one through the air. On defense, safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is the leading tackler with 11. Toledo does not have any quarterbacks, but has intercepted one pass.
Western Kentucky vs. Toledo pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
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| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Spread Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Toledo
- Toledo Hilltoppers (4 units)
Toledo lost its season opener but played well against a Power 5 school when losing by 8 points to Kentucky. Western Kentucky is off to a strong start with two consecutive wins, but has played against a rebuilding Sam Houston State squad and a much less talented North Alabama team. Toledo's defense held Kentucky to just 305 yards and forced a pair of turnovers. The Toledo offense was led by its passing game, with 270 yards through the air. The Rockets will exploit a Western Kentucky running defense that allows 169 yards per game to set up its passing game. Western Kentucky has performed well on offense, but has not yet faced a defense like that of Toledo as its first two opponents were weak on that side of the line of scrimmage.
Over/Under Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Toledo
- Over (4 units)
Western Kentucky has a solid offense, and even though the Hilltoppers will face a tough defense against Toledo, expect Western Kentucky to score its share of points. Toledo scored 16 points against a tough Kentucky defense and will score plenty more against a Western Kentucky defense that is allowing 329 yards per game and has not been tested yet.
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