WKU vs WMU Predictions for 2019 First Responder Bowl Game

Western Kentucky vs Western Michigan Prediction

The 2019-20 college football bowl season is upon us, with most teams putting forth one final effort to end the season on a high note. In this year's First Responder Bowl, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Western Michigan Broncos. Currently, the Hilltoppers are 3.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

If you're looking to place a wager on this game, it's always wise to read up on what some industry experts have to say first. With that in mind, here are some expert predictions for the 2019 First Responder Bowl between Western Kentucky and Western Michigan.

First Responder Bowl Predictions

Bleacher Report
Jake Rill of Bleacher Report gave his predictions for every bowl game against the spread, predicting Western Kentucky covers the spread in this one.

Washington Post
Neil Greenberg and Matt Bonesteel of the Washington Post also gave their predictions against the spread, but they were on different sides here, with Greenberg siding with the Hilltoppers to cover a 2.5-point spread and Bonesteel taking the Broncos.

ESPN
Adam Rittenberg, senior writer at ESPN, expects LeVante Bellamy to lead the Broncos to victory, winning 35-31.

Overall, the experts we highlighted here are split, with two taking Western Kentucky, and two taking Western Michigan.

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