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Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium is the venue where the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-7) will take on the Florida International Panthers (4-5) on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
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 -427 and the Panthers are +323.)
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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 | -427 | +323 |
Middle Tennessee Pick Insights
- Middle Tennessee has a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- Middle Tennessee is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
- Middle Tennessee games have gone over the point total on four of nine occasions (44.4%).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Middle Tennessee is totaling 388.6 yards per game offensively this season (67th in the FBS), and are giving up 414.8 yards per game (106th) on the other side of the ball.
- Middle Tennessee is totaling 21.9 points per game on offense (104th in the FBS), and ranks 107th defensively with 30.9 points allowed 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, giving up 244.6 passing yards per contest.
- Middle Tennessee is compiling 124 rushing yards per game on offense (102nd in the FBS), and ranks 102nd on the other side of the ball with 170.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS (44.5% third-down percentage), Middle Tennessee has had more success offensively, ranking 54th in the FBS by posting a 41.1% third-down conversion rate.
- With 10 forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (106th in the FBS), Middle Tennessee’s -6 turnover margin is 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 recording 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 has hauled in 45 receptions 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 compiled 41 catches 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 picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 35 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Florida International Betting Insights
- Florida International’s ATS record is 3-5-0 this season.
- Florida International is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this season.
- 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 get better, as it ranks 25th-worst in total yards per game (324.9) and 15th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (432.9).
- Florida International ranks 23rd-worst in points per game (20.8), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 95th in the FBS with 28.6 points allowed per contest.
- Florida International is accumulating 224 passing yards per contest on offense this season (74th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 237.6 passing yards per game (88th-ranked) on defense.
- Florida International has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards per game (100.9) and ninth-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (195.3).
- Florida International’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking second-worst in the FBS with a 26.4% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 37.9% third-down rate (65th-ranked).
- After forcing 11 turnovers (87th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 15 times (95th in the FBS) this season, Florida International has 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 carried the ball 100 times for 491 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Kejon Owens has piled up 361 yards (on 61 attempts) with five touchdowns.
- Kris Mitchell has racked up 820 receiving yards on 48 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
- Dean Patterson has caught 20 passes and compiled 330 receiving yards (36.7 per game).
- Eric Rivers’ 21 receptions (on 30 targets) have netted him 256 yards (28.4 ypg).
- Alex Nobles leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 26 tackles.
- Donovan Manuel is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 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.
