The Delaware Blue Hens and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will compete in a Conference USA clash at 7 p.m. ET on Friday in Delaware Stadium, appearing on CBS Sports Network. Delaware boasts a record of 3-1 and a perfect 2-0 at home, while Western Kentucky has a 4-1 overall record with a 1-1 road record. Both teams remain undefeated in conference play.

Delaware opens as a 2.5-point favorite according to the latest odds, with an over/under set at 61.5 points. Before placing any bets on the WKU vs. Delaware game, see what the SportsLine Projection Model predicts.

Why Delaware can cover

The Blue Hens come into this game with a strong performance recently, achieving a 38-16 victory over FIU and defeating UConn as underdogs. Quarterback Nick Minicucci leads the offense with over 1,000 passing yards and has contributed significantly with touchdowns.

Why Western Kentucky can cover

WKU has shown resilience with a strong 4-1 record, including their latest win against Missouri State. Their offensive versatility is a key component of their strategy.

How to make Western Kentucky vs. Delaware picks

The model from SportsLine has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and is leaning towards the total going Over 54 combined points. Notably, one side of the spread has a nearly 70% success rate according to simulations. Get the detailed pick here.