In this article we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs Delaware prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, October 13th at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 2-3 (0-1) this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 55-0 in their last game. Middle Tennessee trailed 20-0 at halftime and they allowed 35 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Blue Raiders were out gained by a total of 706-136, went 1-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Roman Gagliano threw for 81 yards, while Ziyon Butler caught two passes for 44 yards. Antonio Martin rushed eight times for 40 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Middle Tennessee lost to Jax State by a score of 23-13, but did beat Nevada by a score of 27-20 before that. The Blue Raiders have scored 20.8 points per game with 182.6 passing yards and 124.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.0 points against per game this season. Roman Gagliano has thrown for 913 yards with eight touchdowns and one interception this season.
Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview
The Delaware Blue Hens are 2-3 (0-1) this year after they lost to Liberty by a score of 30-14 in their last game. Delaware trailed 20-0 at halftime and 30-0 in the fourth, but they did score 14 points in the last 10 minutes in the loss. The Blue Hens were out gained by a total of 439-359, went 2-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. EJ Archield Jr threw for 137 yards, while Bryson Graves caught three passes for 69 yards. Tyler Bell rushed six times for 32 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Delaware lost to Virginia by a score of 42-3, but did beat Coastal Carolina by a score of 22-14 before that. The Blue Hens have scored 21.4 points per game with 261.0 passing yards and 98.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.6 points against per game this season. Nick Minicucci is the starting quarterback, but he is injured and is questionable for this one.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Ashton Logan ranks 6th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (49.6) this season.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Blake Matthews ranks T2nd in the Conference USA for sacks (4.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Middle Tennessee ranks 136th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (26.8).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 135th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (225.0).
- Delaware ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.4).
- Delaware ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.8).
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware Prediction
Middle Tennessee comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have scored a total of 13 points in their last two. Delaware has also lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 30+ points in all three of those losses. We really need to know if Minicucci will be starting at quarterback, as he will make all the difference, so make sure to check his status closer to game time. For right now, I will assume he is not playing, so I will take Middle Tennessee at home.