The FIU Panthers and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders meet Tuesday in week 8 college football action at Pitbull Stadium. Here’s a FIU vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a FIU vs. Middle Tennessee Pick.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost to Kansas, beat Delaware, and they play Kennesaw State next. Middle Tennessee has split its last 6 games. Roman Gagliano is completing 58.5 percent of his passes for 1,204 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Cam’ron Lacy and Markus Allen have combined for 545 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Neo Clifton has 13 receptions.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders’ ground game is averaging 120.8 yards per contest, and Antonio Martin leads the way with 433 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Middle Tennessee is allowing 28.3 points and 415.7 yards per game. Korey Smith leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with 56 tackles, Jackson Lowe has 1 sack, and Jason Hardy has 1 interception.
FIU Panthers Betting Preview
The FIU Panthers beat New Mexico State, lost to Jacksonville State, and play Liberty next. The Florida International Panthers have split their last 6 games. JJ Kohl is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,458 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Maguire Anderson and Jojo Stone have combined for 717 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while James Resar has 17 receptions.
The Florida International Panthers’ ground game is averaging 120 yards per contest, and Devonte Lyons leads the way with 268 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, FIU is allowing 14.7 points and 266 yards per game. DeAndre Boykins leads the Florida International Panthers with 37 tackles, DeeJay Holmes Jr. has 5 sacks, and Wesley Miller has 1 interception.
Why the Florida International Panthers will win
- The favorite has won each of Florida International’s last nine games.
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last five road games in October.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Middle Tennessee’s last four games.
- Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games at Pitbull Stadium.
- The home team has won the first quarter in each of Florida International’s last six games.
- Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in each of its last seven October games as an underdog.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Middle Tennessee has won five of its last six games as an underdog against teams from Florida.
- Florida International has lost five of its last seven October games as a favorite.
- Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in five of its last six games as an underdog against teams from Florida.
- Florida International has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight October games as a favorite.
- Middle Tennessee has won the first half in five of its last six road games against Florida International.
- Middle Tennessee has won the first quarter in four of its last five October games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the last seven games between Middle Tennessee and Florida International have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Middle Tennessee’s last six games against teams from Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
Florida International Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, DeeJay Holmes Jr. leads Conference USA in sacks (5.0) this season.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Ashton Logan ranks 5th among qualified players for gross average yards per punt (50.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida International ranks T2nd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (86).
- Florida International ranks T133rd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (3.5).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 137th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (26.2).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 127th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (199.2).
FIU vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
FIU is the better team and should be favored at home with one of the best defenses in the country. However, FIU struggles to move the football, and I’m not sure there are enough horses to cover big numbers. Also, Middle Tennessee has been sneaky good as an underdog, which includes beating Delaware and Nevada this season. MTSU doesn’t do anything well on either side of the ball but is 4-2 ATS on the season and coming off probably its best showing of the season. We’re getting a hook on top of a key number. Give me the points with the Blue Raiders.