Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (1-0)
September 7, 2024 4:15 pm EDT
The Line: Ole Miss Rebels -41.5 / Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +41.5; Over/Under: +62.5
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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the Ole Miss Rebels meet in Week 2 college football action from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee Prediction.
Middle Tennessee Recap
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will try to spring the upset after starting the year with a 32-25 win over FCS Tennessee Tech last time out. After this matchup, the Blue Raiders will head to Western Kentucky to take on the Hilltoppers and then will meet Duke.
Blue Raiders Narrowly Escape Golden Eagles
Nicholas Vattiato threw for 210 yards, a touchdown, and an interception on 20 of 35 passing while Frank Peasant rushed for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns and Jaiden Credle added 35 rushing yards and a TD as well. Omari Kelly led the Blue Raiders with 4 receptions for 47 yards while Myles Butler had 4 grabs for 43 yards and a touchdown as well in the win.
On defense, Brendon Harris led the Blue Raiders with 6 total tackles while James Gillespie and Brandon Buckner each had a sack. John Howse IV also chipped in an interception for the Blue Raider defense in the victory.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Middle Tennessee has won three of its last four games.
- Ole Miss has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Ole Miss Recap
The Ole Miss Rebels come into this one looking to keep things rolling after a 76-0 dismantling of FCS Furman last time out. After this matchup, Ole Miss will head to Wake Forest to match up with the Demon Deacons.
Jaxson Throws Darts
Jaxson Dart threw for 418 yards and 5 touchdowns on 22 of 27 passing while also rushing for 27 yards and a TD. Austin Simmons added 111 yards and a touchdown on 7 of 16 passing while Matt Jones added 3 carries for a team-high 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. Domonique Thomas added 6 carries for 53 yards while Henry Parrish Jr. added 40 rushing yards. JJ Pegues chipped in a touchdown as well on the ground.
Tre Harris led Ole Miss in receiving with 8 catches for 179 yards and a pair of TDs while Cayden Lee, Caden Prieskorn, and Antwane Wells Jr. each had 70+ receiving yards and a TD in the win. Dae’Quan Wright also chipped in a TD grab in the winning effort for the Rebels. On defense, Chris Paul Jr. led the Rebels with 8 total tackles while Kam Franklin and Chris Hardie each had a team-high 1.5 sacks. Trey Amos also added an interception for the Rebels defense as well.
Why the Ole Miss Rebels will win
- Ole Miss has won each of its last 14 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last six road games.
- Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road openers.
- Ole Miss has covered the spread in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
I’m on the over here. I think that Ole Miss probably wins and covers this one, but this is asking for a backdoor cover with the size of this line, so rather than lay six scores, I’ll side with the over. If Ole Miss gets to this number on their own, I wouldn’t be shocked, and even if Middle Tennessee contributes a couple of scores, even better. Give me the over in this one.
