Middle Tennessee State is coming off an upset as a nine-point underdog in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament over Louisiana Tech on Thursday. Do they have another upset in them against No. 3 Western Kentucky needing two more wins to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017?
Western Kentucky needs two wins to make March Madness for the first time since 2013. The high-speed Hilltoppers opened the conference tournament by making quick work of New Mexico State, 89-69. Can they pull away on Friday? Here’s the betting breakdown of the matchup with a best bet.