Table of Contents
On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-7) will host the Florida International Panthers (4-5).
The Panthers are expected to lose by double digits (currently +10.5) versus the Blue Raiders (with an over/under of 52.5 points).
Create your Pick’em Pool with the Internet’s #1 pool creation and hosting platform. Get 15 friends together and play for free!
Start here >
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 | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 | -428 | +323 |
Middle Tennessee Pick Insights
- Middle Tennessee has a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- Middle Tennessee has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 10.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Middle Tennessee has gone over in four of its nine games with a set total (44.4%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Middle Tennessee is totaling 388.6 yards per game on offense, which ranks 67th in the FBS. Defensively, the Blue Raiders rank 105th, allowing 414.8 yards per game.
- Middle Tennessee is putting up 21.9 points per game on offense this season (104th in the FBS), and is surrendering 30.9 points per game (107th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Middle Tennessee is totaling 264.6 passing yards per game on offense this year (40th in the FBS), and is allowing 244.6 passing yards per game (101st) on the other side of the ball.
- Middle Tennessee ranks 102nd in run offense (124 rushing yards per game) and 102nd in run defense (170.2 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS (44.5% third-down conversion rate), Middle Tennessee has put up better results offensively, ranking 55th in the FBS by posting a 41.1% third-down percentage.
- Middle Tennessee owns the 17th-worst turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing 10 turnovers (95th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (108th in the FBS).
Middle Tennessee’s Best Players
- Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 2,329 yards, completing 66.8% of his passes and collecting 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 as a runner.
- Elijah Metcalf has hauled in 45 catches for 552 yards (61.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Holden Willis has caught 32 passes for 477 yards (53 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Justin Olson has racked up 41 grabs for 418 yards, an average of 46.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Sam Brumfield leads the team with 3.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded two TFL and 42 tackles.
- Tra Fluellen has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 35 tackles and three passes defended.
Florida International Betting Insights
- Florida International has gone 3-5-0 ATS this season.
- Florida International is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs.
- Three of Florida International’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (37.5%).
Florida International Pick Insights
- Florida International has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 25th-worst in total offense (324.9 total yards per game) and 15th-worst in total defense (432.9 total yards allowed per game).
- Florida International has been struggling on offense, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 20.8 points per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 28.6 points per contest (96th-ranked).
- Florida International is compiling 224 passing yards per game on offense this season (74th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 237.6 passing yards per game (88th-ranked) on defense.
- Florida International has plenty of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game (100.9) and ninth-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (195.3).
- Florida International’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking second-worst in the FBS with a 26.4% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective defensively, allowing a 37.9% third-down rate (65th-ranked).
- At -4, Florida International owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 11 forced turnovers (86th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (96th in the FBS).
Florida International’s Best Players
- Keyone Jenkins leads Florida International with 1,682 yards on 124-of-212 passing with six touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Shomari Lawrence is his team’s leading rusher with 100 carries for 491 yards, or 54.6 per game. He’s found paydirt four times on the ground, as well.
- Kejon Owens has rushed for 361 yards on 61 carries with five touchdowns.
- Kris Mitchell’s 820 receiving yards (91.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 48 catches on 77 targets with six touchdowns.
- Dean Patterson has caught 20 passes and compiled 330 receiving yards (36.7 per game).
- Eric Rivers has racked up 256 reciving yards (28.4 ypg) this season.
- Alex Nobles has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Donovan Manuel is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 72 tackles, six TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- CJ Christian has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 31 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
