Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4) vs. LA Tech Bulldogs (1-3)
October 10, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Tech Bulldogs -4; Over/Under: 48
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In this article, we will formulate an LA Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Thursday, October 10th, at Joe Aillet Stadium Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders pick.
Middle Tennessee is Struggling
Middle Tennessee is struggling and after winning their first game of the season, they have lost four games straight. In the last game, the defense actually wasn’t all that bad, giving up 24 points, but the offense scored only seven points and that led to the defeat. Nicolas Vattiato had a strong game, completing 21 of his 31 points for 283, but he didn’t find the end zone, and that led to the defeat. In this game, Middle Tennessee is going to need to find a way to get more offensive production in the red zone.
Middle Tennessee on the season is averaging 16 points, while their defense is giving up 39 points per game. The offense is ranked 124th in the league, while the defense is ranked 129th. In this game, Middle Tennessee needs to get the offense out to a faster start. Middle Tennessee will meet Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State after this one.
Louisiana Tech Keeps Losing Close Battles
Louisiana Tech has only one win on the season, and they have lost two straight close games. Two games ago, against Tulsa, they lost to Louisiana Tech 23-20 in overtime, and in the last game against FIU, they lost 17-10. In the last game, they scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the other three quarters were shut out. Under center for Louisiana Tech was Evan Bullock, and he completed 26 of his 37 passes for 218 yards, Even though he was good under center he didn’t find the end zone.
Louisiana Tech is averaging 18.8 points, while their defense is giving up 21.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 119th in the league, while the defense is ranked 52nd in the league. One issue for this team is they are averaging only 2.25 points in the 1st quarter, They need to raise that average here.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana Tech ranks 129th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (77.0).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 7th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (68).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 131st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (11.8).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.4).
Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
These are both offenses that have had major issues this season, and it’s going to be much of the same here. These are two teams that move the ball well but once they get to the red zone, they seem to freeze, especially when passing the football. Both teams are going to struggle to get 20 points and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to stay under the total. Back the under to cash.
