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At Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Saturday, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-7) take on the Florida International Panthers (4-5).
The Blue Raiders are double-digit favorites (currently -10.5) in their game versus the Panthers, with the over/under at 52.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Blue Raiders are -436 and the Panthers are +327.)
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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 | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 | -436 | +327 |
Middle Tennessee Pick Insights
- Middle Tennessee is 3-6-0 ATS this season.
- Middle Tennessee is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites.
- Middle Tennessee has hit the over in four of its nine games with a set total (44.4%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Middle Tennessee is averaging 388.6 yards per game on offense (67th in the FBS), and rank 106th on the other side of the ball, yielding 414.8 yards allowed per game.
- Middle Tennessee is compiling 21.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 107th, allowing 30.9 points per game.
- Middle Tennessee is totaling 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 contest.
- 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.
- Middle Tennessee sports the 54th-ranked third-down offense this year (41.1% third-down percentage), but has been less effective on defense, ranking 22nd-worst with a 44.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- Middle Tennessee has forced 10 total turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (107th in the FBS) to register a turnover margin of -6, the 17th-worst in college football.
Middle Tennessee’s Best Players
- Nicholas Vattiato has been a dual threat for Middle Tennessee so far this season. He has 2,329 passing yards, completing 66.8% of his passes and collecting 16 touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 268 yards (29.8 ypg) on 106 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jaiden Credle has racked up 385 yards on 77 carries while finding the end zone two times.
- Elijah Metcalf’s leads his squad with 552 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 45 catches (out of 64 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Holden Willis has put up a 477-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 32 passes on 44 targets.
- Justin Olson has compiled 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 leads the team with 3.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up two TFL and 42 tackles.
- Tra Fluellen has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 35 tackles and three passes defended.
Florida International Betting Insights
- So far this year, Florida International has compiled a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 10.5-point underdogs this year, Florida International is 2-0 against the spread.
- Florida International games have hit the over in three out of eight opportunities (37.5%).
Florida International Pick Insights
- Florida International has lots of room to improve, as it ranks 25th-worst in total yards per game (324.9) and 15th-worst in total yards allowed per game (432.9).
- Florida International ranks 23rd-worst in points per game (20.8), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 95th in the FBS with 28.6 points ceded per contest.
- With 224 passing yards per game on offense, Florida International ranks 74th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 88th, giving up 237.6 passing yards per contest.
- In terms of rushing, this season has been ugly for Florida International on both offense and defense, as it is averaging just 100.9 rushing yards per game (13th-worst) and surrendering 195.3 rushing yards per game (ninth-worst).
- Florida International’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up a 26.4% third-down percentage, which ranks second-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 65th with a 37.9% third-down rate ceded.
- After forcing 11 turnovers (86th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (96th in the FBS) this season, Florida International sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -4.
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 has run the ball 100 times for 491 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Kejon Owens has run for 361 yards across 61 attempts, scoring five touchdowns.
- Kris Mitchell’s 820 receiving yards (91.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 48 receptions on 77 targets with six touchdowns.
- Dean Patterson has racked up 330 receiving yards (36.7 yards per game) on 20 receptions.
- Eric Rivers has racked up 256 reciving yards (28.4 ypg) this season.
- Alex Nobles leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Donovan Manuel is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 72 tackles, six TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- CJ Christian has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 31 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
