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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-7) will host the Florida International Panthers (4-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Blue Raiders are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -11) against the Panthers. The over/under for this matchup is 53 points.
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Game Info for Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | -11 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -462 | +347 |
Middle Tennessee Pick Insights
- So far this season, Middle Tennessee has put together a 3-6-0 record against the spread.
- Middle Tennessee is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 11-point favorites.
- Middle Tennessee has hit the over in four of its nine games with a set total (44.4%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- On offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 66th in the FBS with 388.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 106th in total defense (414.8 yards allowed per contest).
- Middle Tennessee is compiling 21.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 107th, allowing 30.9 points per game.
- Middle Tennessee is putting up 264.6 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. The defense ranks 101st, surrendering 244.6 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, Middle Tennessee ranks 102nd in the FBS with 124 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 103rd in rushing yards allowed per contest (170.2).
- Middle Tennessee sports the 55th-ranked third-down offense this season (41.1% third-down percentage), but has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-worst with a 44.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Middle Tennessee owns the 18th-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing 10 turnovers (94th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (109th in the FBS).
Middle Tennessee’s Best Players
- Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 2,329 yards, completing 66.8% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. He’s also run for 268 yards (29.8 ypg) on 106 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jaiden Credle has carried the ball 77 times for a team-high 385 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
- Elijah Metcalf’s 552 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 64 times and has collected 45 receptions and five touchdowns.
- Holden Willis has reeled in 32 passes while averaging 53 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Justin Olson has racked up 41 receptions for 418 yards, an average of 46.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Sam Brumfield, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed 3.5 sacks, two TFL and 42 tackles.
- Tra Fluellen leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 35 tackles and three passes defended.
Florida International Betting Insights
- So far this season, Florida International has put together a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- Florida International is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Florida International’s eight games with a set total.
Florida International Pick Insights
- This season has been ugly for Florida International on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling only 324.9 total yards per game (25th-worst) and allowing 432.9 total yards per game (15th-worst).
- Florida International ranks 23rd-worst in points per game (20.8), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 94th in the FBS with 28.6 points surrendered per contest.
- With 224 passing yards per game on offense, Florida International ranks 73rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 88th, surrendering 237.6 passing yards per contest.
- Florida International has lots of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game (100.9) and 10th-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (195.3).
- Florida International ranks second-worst in third-down conversion percentage (26.4%), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 66th in the FBS with a 37.9% third-down rate allowed.
- With 11 forced turnovers (86th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (97th in the FBS) this season, Florida International ranks 101st in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Florida International’s Best Players
- Keyone Jenkins has racked up 1,682 yards (186.9 ypg) while completing 58.5% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- Shomari Lawrence has rushed 100 times for 491 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Kejon Owens has racked up 61 carries and totaled 361 yards with five touchdowns.
- Kris Mitchell’s 820 receiving yards (91.1 yards per game) are a team high. He has 48 receptions on 77 targets with six touchdowns.
- Dean Patterson has collected 330 receiving yards (36.7 yards per game) on 20 receptions.
- Eric Rivers’ 21 receptions (on 30 targets) have netted him 256 yards (28.4 ypg).
- Alex Nobles has racked up 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Florida International’s tackle leader, Donovan Manuel, has 72 tackles, six TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- CJ Christian has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 31 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
