Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 12

At Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Saturday, the Florida Atlantic Owls (5-5) meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-5).

The Owls are the favorites (-6) in their game against the Blue Raiders, with the over/under at 51 points. (On the moneyline, the Owls are -242 and the Blue Raiders are +195.)

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Florida Atlantic vs. Middle Tennessee

• Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium

Florida Atlantic Betting Insights

• Middle Tennessee is 4-6-0 against the spread this year.
• When it has played as at least 6-point underdogs this year, Middle Tennessee is 2-2 against the spread.
• Middle Tennessee games have gone over the point total in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).

Florida Atlantic Stats & Insights

• Florida Atlantic ranks 52nd in total offense (412.2 yards per game) and 83rd in total defense (391.1 yards allowed per game) this year.
• Florida Atlantic ranks 51st in scoring offense (30.5 points per game) and 47th in scoring defense (23.8 points allowed per game) this year.
• Florida Atlantic is putting up 210.7 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 93rd in the FBS. The defense ranks 42nd, allowing 209.1 passing yards per game.
• On the offensive side of the ball, Florida Atlantic has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by compiling 201.5 per game. The Owls rank 105th on defense (182.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Florida Atlantic is putting up a 43.6% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 39th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 44th, surrendering a 35.9% third-down percentage.
• Florida Atlantic ranks 29th in college football with a +5 turnover margin after forcing 15 turnovers (51st in the FBS) while committing 10 (17th in the FBS).

Florida Atlantic’s Best Players

• N’Kosi Perry has thrown for 2,093 yards (209.3 ypg) to lead Florida Atlantic, completing 57.1% of his passes and tossing 22 touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 228 rushing yards on 66 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Larry McCammon III, has carried the ball 163 times for 846 yards (84.6 per game), scoring four times.
• Zuberi Mobley has carried the ball 94 times for 514 yards (51.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
• LaJohntay Wester has hauled in 52 receptions for 581 yards (58.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone eight times as a receiver.
• Jahmal Edrine has grabbed 30 passes while averaging 41.7 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Je’Quan Burton has been the target of 49 passes and hauled in 27 receptions for 396 yards, an average of 39.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
• Latrell Jean has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 14 tackles.
• Eddie Williams, Florida Atlantic’s leading tackler, has 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Dwight Toombs II has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 28 tackles and three passes defended to his name.

Middle Tennessee Betting Insights

• Middle Tennessee is 4-6-0 against the spread this season.
• Middle Tennessee is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
• In Middle Tennessee’s 10 games with a set total, five have hit the over (50%).

Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights

• With 363.0 total yards per game on offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 86th in the FBS in 2022. Defensively, it ranks 97th, giving up 410.6 total yards per contest.
• In terms of points scored Middle Tennessee ranks 78th in the FBS (26.8 points per game), and it is 87th defensively (28.8 points allowed per game).
• Middle Tennessee has been struggling against the pass, ranking 15th-worst with 275.7 passing yards given up per game. It has been more productive on offense, posting 248.5 passing yards per contest (48th-ranked).
• Middle Tennessee ranks 24th-worst in rushing yards per game (114.5), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 47th in the FBS with 134.9 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• Middle Tennessee’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with a 33.1% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering a 40.5% third-down rate (82nd-ranked).
• Middle Tennessee has produced 19 forced turnovers (15th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (85th in the FBS) this season for a +3 turnover margin that ranks 41st in the FBS.

Middle Tennessee’s Best Players

• Chase Cunningham has thrown for 2,199 yards (219.9 ypg) while completing 66% of his passes and recording 14 touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 101 yards with four touchdowns.
• Frank Peasant has rushed for 633 yards on 143 carries so far this year while scoring eight times on the ground.
• Darius Bracy has run for 128 yards across 36 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
• Jaylin Lane leads his team with 674 receiving yards on 46 catches with four touchdowns.
• Izaiah Gathings has 41 receptions (on 51 targets) for a total of 374 yards (37.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Yusuf Ali has racked up 280 reciving yards (28.0 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Jordan Ferguson has 6.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Tra Fluellen, Middle Tennessee’s tackle leader, has 48 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions this year.
• Decorian Patterson leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 27 tackles and five passes defended.