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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-4) face a C-USA matchup against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-6).
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Middle Tennessee as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Middle Tennessee has -131 odds to pick up the win, while Louisiana Tech is listed at +108 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 63.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Ruston, Louisiana
- Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium
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Middle Tennessee
On offense, Middle Tennessee ranks 88th in the FBS with 363 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 96th in total defense (409.6 yards allowed per contest). Middle Tennessee is compiling 27.5 points per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and ranks 90th on the other side of the ball with 29.3 points allowed per game. Middle Tennessee has the 51st-ranked passing offense this season (257 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 19th-worst with 271.1 passing yards allowed per game. Middle Tennessee ranks 18th-worst in rushing offense (106 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 61st with 138.5 rushing yards allowed per contest. Middle Tennessee has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 25th-worst with a 34.4% third-down percentage. On defense, the Blue Raiders rank 93rd in the FBS (41.8% third-down conversion rate allowed). Middle Tennessee has forced 16 total turnovers (16th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over nine times (29th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +7, the 14th-best in college football.
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech ranks 67th in total yards per game (397.6), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with 476.3 total yards surrendered per contest. Louisiana Tech ranks 54th in points per game (31.6), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 39.6 points allowed per contest. Louisiana Tech’s pass offense has been thriving, putting up 286.1 passing yards per game (25th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 77th by surrendering 236.4 passing yards per game. Louisiana Tech has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks 21st-worst in rushing yards per game (111.5) and worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (239.9). In terms of third-down efficiency, Louisiana Tech ranks 79th in the FBS (38.3% third-down conversion rate) and 90th defensively (41.7% third-down rate allowed). At 0, Louisiana Tech has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) and 15 turnovers committed (103rd in the FBS).
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Analysis
Middle Tennessee Betting Insights
Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in a game four times this season (4-4-0). In games they have played as 2.5-point favorites or more, Middle Tennessee has a perfect ATS record of 1-0. This season, four Middle Tennessee games have gone over the point total. The Blue Raiders have been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Blue Raiders have played as a moneyline favorite of -131 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Bulldogs Betting Insights
Louisiana Tech is 4-4-0 against the spread this year. Louisiana Tech has an ATS record of 2-3 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Games involving Louisiana Tech have hit the over on seven occasions this year. The Bulldogs have been the underdog in five games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Bulldogs have been at least a +108 moneyline underdog five times this season, but lost all of those games.
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Against The Spread & Betting Records
Middle Tennessee
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.4 | 61.3 | 55.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.4 | 36.0 | 33.4 |
| ATS Record | 4-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-4 | 0-2 | 3-2 |
Bulldogs
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 59.1 | 58.0 | 59.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.4 | 31.0 | 38.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-4-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-5 | 0-1 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Middle Tennessee
- Jordan Ferguson has helped carry the Blue Raiders’ defense with 24 tackles, four TFL, and four sacks in eight games.
- As part of the Blue Raiders’ defense, Zaylin Wood has amassed 4.5 sacks to go with three TFL, 15 tackles, and one interception in eight games.
- As part of the Blue Raiders’ defense, Teldrick Ross has collected 34 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended in eight games.
- Decorian Patterson, as part of the Blue Raiders’ defensive unit, has posted 23 tackles and four interceptions in eight games.
Bulldogs
- As a key defensive contributor, the Bulldogs’ Jaiden Cole has amassed 34 tackles, two TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in eight games.
- Cecil Singleton has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting one interception to go with 34 tackles, three TFL, and one pass defended for the Bulldogs.
- In eight games for the Bulldogs, Hugh Davis has amassed 44 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Bee Jay Williamson has compiled one TFL, 35 tackles, and one interception in eight games for the Bulldogs.
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Predictions and Pick
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulldogs (+2.5)
Pick OU:
Over (63.5)
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Our prediction to win this game is Louisiana Tech, and we project that Louisiana Tech will cover the spread (Middle Tennessee -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 63.5 points.