Western Kentucky is 4-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread over its last four postseason games, including back-to-back bowl victories. The Hilltoppers seek a fifth straight postseason win without departed coach Jeff Brohm when they meet Memphis in the Boca Raton Bowl on December 20.
Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers can cover the spread
WKU comes in hot, riding a seven-game winning streak after beating Louisiana Tech 58-44 to win a second straight C-USA championship. The Hilltoppers led the Bulldogs at the half 38-27, fell down 41-38 but closed out the game with a 20-3 run and covered as 12-point favorites.