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On Saturday at 2:00 PM ET, the UTEP Miners (3-7) will visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-7).
The Blue Raiders are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Miners. The over/under for this game is 47.5 points.
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Game Info for Middle Tennessee vs. UTEP
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 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 | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -308 | +246 |
Middle Tennessee Pick Insights
- Middle Tennessee’s ATS record is 4-6-0 this season.
- When it has played as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Middle Tennessee is 1-1 against the spread.
- Middle Tennessee games have gone over the point total on four of 10 occasions (40%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Middle Tennessee is compiling 392.4 yards per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and rank 101st defensively, yielding 401 yards allowed per game.
- Middle Tennessee is putting up 23.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 92nd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 89th, giving up 28.4 points per game.
- Middle Tennessee ranks 35th in pass offense (266.9 passing yards per game) and 100th in pass defense (243.1 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Middle Tennessee ranks 102nd in run offense (125.5 rushing yards per game) and 86th in run defense (157.9 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Offensively, Middle Tennessee ranks 51st in the FBS with a 41.3% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 104th in third-down conversion rate allowed (157.9).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 107th in college football with a -5 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (100th in the FBS) and committing 16 (91st in the FBS).
Middle Tennessee’s Best Players
- Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 2,604 yards, completing 67.1% of his passes and collecting 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. He’s also run for 307 yards (30.7 ypg) on 112 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jaiden Credle has racked up 389 yards on 80 carries while finding paydirt two times as a runner.
- Elijah Metcalf’s 583 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 68 times and has collected 49 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Holden Willis has caught 35 passes for 552 yards (55.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Justin Olson has a total of 450 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 43 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Sam Brumfield, who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has collected 3.5 sacks, two TFL and 47 tackles.
- Tra Fluellen has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 38 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
UTEP Betting Insights
- UTEP’s ATS record is 3-6-0 this season.
- UTEP is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- UTEP hase gone over in two of nine games with a set total (22.2%).
UTEP Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, UTEP ranks 86th in the FBS (361.6 total yards per game) and 67th on defense (374.5 total yards allowed per contest).
- UTEP has been sputtering on offense, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 18.1 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 26.6 points per contest (69th-ranked).
- UTEP’s pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 194.6 passing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 202.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 94th.
- UTEP has been struggling to stop the run, ranking 22nd-worst with 179.9 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been better offensively, putting up 158.9 rushing yards per contest (66th-ranked).
- UTEP’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 30.5% third-down percentage, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 108th with a 43% third-down rate ceded.
- UTEP has forced seven turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 13 times, leading to a -6 turnover margin that is 21st-worst in the FBS.
UTEP’s Best Players
- Gavin Hardison has compiled 947 yards on 56.6% passing while collecting five touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- Deion Hankins has run for 746 yards on 139 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. has racked up 615 yards (on 123 carries) with two touchdowns, while also catching 14 passes for 183 yards.
- Kelly Akharaiyi paces his squad with 786 receiving yards on 37 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Ballard has caught 30 passes and compiled 464 receiving yards (46.4 per game) with one touchdown.
- Tyrin Smith’s 19 grabs (on 30 targets) have netted him 191 yards (19.1 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Maurice Westmoreland has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up six TFL and 28 tackles.
- UTEP’s tackle leader, Tyrice Knight, has 100 tackles, nine TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
- Trez Moore has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.
