Western Kentucky vs. Delaware, Picks and Prediction, Friday, October 3, 2025
Use Code WWWC Western Kentucky (4-1, 2-0 C-USA) will be going for their second consecutive road win when they visit Delaware Stadium to face Delaware (3-1, 1-0 C-USA) at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Hilltoppers vs. Blue Hens prediction. Don’t get sacked this football season! Try our College Football Picks!
The Hilltoppers are coming off a 27-22 win over Missouri State as 3.5-point favorites. The Blue Hens are coming off a 38-16 win over Florida International as 4.5-point underdogs.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Western Kentucky Going For Third Consecutive Win
The Hilltoppers bounced back from their loss to Toledo with wins over Nevada and Missouri State, covering the spread in both games, and for the fourth time in their five games. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their third straight win when they play on Friday.
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Western Kentucky averages 35 points per game, which is 44th in the nation. They throw for 321.4 yards and rush for 126.4 yards per game.
Maverick McIvor has completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,474 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions. La’Velle Wright leads the team with 177 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while Matthew Henry leads the team with 17 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns.
Western Kentucky is giving up 22.6 points per game, which is 58th in the nation. They’re giving up 193.8 passing yards and 225.3 rushing yards per game.
Delaware Going For Fourth Win In Five Games
The Blue Hens bounced back from their loss to Colorado with wins over UConn and Florida International. They have won two straight home games and will try to remain undefeated at home with a win on Friday.
Delaware, in their first season in FBS and in Conference USA, averages 31 points per game, which is 67th in the country. They throw for 271.5 yards and rush for 152 yards per game.
Nick Minicucci has completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,065 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also has 73 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Jo Silver leads the team with 45 carries for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while Kyre Duplessis leads the team with 20 carries for 306 yards and two touchdowns.
Delaware is giving up 26.3 points per game, which is 86th in the country. They are giving up 272 passing yards and 155.3 rushing yards per game. Lienbackers Marjoe Malumba (undisclosed) and Mekhi Carmon (undisclosed) are listed as questionable.
Western Kentucky vs. Delaware Picks
Point Spread Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Delaware
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +2.5 (4 Units)
The Hilltoppers have won four of their five games, while the Blue Hens have won three of their four games. Western Kentucky has the edge here because they have one of the best passing games in the country, and they’re facing a defense that has been unable to stop opponents from throwing against them, giving up more than 270 yards per game through the air, so expect the Hilltoppers to air it out against them.
Delaware won’t be as successful offensively because they are one-dimensional and love to run the ball. Even though the Hilltoppers have struggled against the run, they have a good secondary and don’t have to worry about the Blue Hens throwing against them, which will allow them to stack the box and focus on stopping the run. Go with Western Kentucky to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Western Kentucky vs. Delaware
- Under 62 (4 Units)
The Hilltoppers played under the total in their last two games, while the Blue Hens played under the total in three of their last four games. Western Kentucky averages 35 points per game. They throw the ball 58 percent of the time with the 11th-best passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 117th against the pass and is giving up 26.3 points per game. The Blue Hens average 31 points per game. They throw the ball 51 percent of the time with the 35th-best passing attack in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 39th against the pass and is giving up 22.6 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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