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The Famous Toastery Bowl sees the Old Dominion Monarchs and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take the field on Monday, December 18, 2023. The matchup begins at 2:30 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Monarchs are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Hilltoppers. The over/under for this game is 55.5 points.
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Game Info for Old Dominion vs. Western Kentucky
- Game Day: Monday, December 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion | -2.5 | -111 | -109 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -134 | +113 |
Old Dominion Pick Insights
- So far this season, Old Dominion has put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread.
- Five of Old Dominion’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (45.5%).
Old Dominion Stats & Insights
- Old Dominion is compiling 350.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 95th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Monarchs rank 76th, giving up 386.2 yards per contest.
- Old Dominion ranks 100th in scoring offense (22.9 points per game) and 66th in scoring defense (26.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- Old Dominion is compiling 200.8 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 97th in the FBS. The defense ranks 88th, allowing 238.3 passing yards per contest.
- Old Dominion is totaling 150 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 78th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 58th, giving up 147.9 rushing yards per game.
- Old Dominion is putting up a 35.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 99th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 31st, giving up a 35% third-down conversion rate.
- With 16 forced turnovers (69th in the FBS) against 17 turnovers committed (66th in the FBS), Old Dominion’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 74th in college football.
Old Dominion’s Best Players
- Grant Wilson has thrown for 2,026 yards (168.8 ypg) to lead Old Dominion, completing 56.9% of his passes and collecting 16 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 166 rushing yards on 122 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Kadarius Calloway has carried the ball 78 times for a team-high 594 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times as a runner.
- Keshawn Wicks has carried the ball 110 times for 551 yards (45.9 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Reymello Murphy has hauled in 27 receptions for 495 yards (41.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Kelby Williams has hauled in 23 receptions totaling 428 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Javon Harvey’s 29 receptions are good enough for 391 yards and four touchdowns.
- Jason Henderson, who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has amassed 4.5 sacks, 10 TFL and 148 tackles.
- Markus Knight leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting two passes defended.
Western Kentucky Betting Insights
- So far this year, Western Kentucky has put together a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
- Western Kentucky has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Five of Western Kentucky’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Western Kentucky Pick Insights
- Western Kentucky’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, surrendering 426.7 total yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 57th with 396 total yards per contest.
- Western Kentucky ranks 52nd in the FBS with 29.8 points per game on offense, and it ranks 86th with 28.2 points surrendered per contest on defense.
- Western Kentucky’s pass offense has been thriving, piling up 286 passing yards per game (19th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 89th by surrendering 238.6 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for Western Kentucky on both offense and defense, as it is compiling just 110 rushing yards per contest (18th-worst) and surrendering 188.1 rushing yards per game (12th-worst).
- Western Kentucky ranks 49th in the FBS with a 41.6% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 62nd with a 38.5% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Western Kentucky has produced 25 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 18 times, leading to a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 21st-best in the FBS.
Western Kentucky’s Best Players
- Austin Reed has thrown for 3,317 yards on 61.4% passing while collecting 31 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions this season.
- Elijah Young is his team’s leading rusher with 96 carries for 477 yards, or 39.8 per game. He’s found paydirt three times on the ground, as well. Young has also chipped in with 17 catches for 183 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Markese Stepp has totaled 310 yards on 69 carries with three touchdowns.
- Malachi Corley paces his squad with 963 receiving yards on 75 receptions with 11 touchdowns.
- Dalvin Smith has 41 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 436 yards (36.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Easton Messer’s 35 grabs (on 48 targets) have netted him 416 yards (34.7 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Kendrick Simpkins, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed eight sacks, eight TFL and 49 tackles.
- Anthony Johnson Jr. leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 36 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
