The Colorado State Rams (0-2) will look to upset the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium. The Blue Raiders are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4 points. The over/under in this contest is 50 points.
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Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | -4 | -110 | -110 | 50 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State (+4) | Over (50) | Colorado State 35 Middle Tennessee 29 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Middle Tennessee | Colorado State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.3 (109) | 29.5 (111) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31 (102) | 46.5 (102) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (33) | 6 (98) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (84) | 4 (65) |
Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State Betting Insights
Middle Tennessee Stats and Trends
- Middle Tennessee has covered once in three matchups with a spread this season.
- The Blue Raiders have not covered the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- Middle Tennessee games have gone over the point total once this season.
- So far this season, one of the Blue Raiders games has gone over 50 points.
- MTSU’s outings this year have an average point total of 50.0, which equals this game’s over/under.
Colorado State Stats and Trends
- Colorado State has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Rams have covered the spread once when an underdog by 4 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- So far this season, each Colorado State game has gone over the point total.
- The average over/under for CSU’s contests this season is 58.8, 8.8 more points than this game’s point total.
Middle Tennessee Players to Watch
- This year, Nick Vattiato has put up 632 passing yards (210.7 yards per game) while going 71-for-102 (69.6% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions. He has added 91 rushing yards on 27 carries, averaging 30.3 yards per game.
- Jaiden Credle has picked up a team-best 142 rushing yards (47.3 per game) and one touchdown. He has added six receptions for 56 yards (18.7 yards per game) and one TD.
- This season Jeremy Tate Jr. has nine receptions for a team-high 129 receiving yards (43 per game) and one touchdown.
- Elijah Metcalf has added 97 yards (on 11 catches).
- Justin Olson has caught eight passes for 86 yards and one touchdown, averaging 28.7 yards per game this year.
Colorado State Players to Watch
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi leads the team with 577 passing yards (288.5 yards per game) and has a 70.1% completion percentage this year (47-of-67) while throwing five touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Avery Morrow has 30 carries for a team-high 80 rushing yards (40 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Kobe Johnson has 70 yards on 22 carries (35 ypg).
- Tory Horton has 25 catches and paces his team with 214 receiving yards (107 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Louis Brown has chipped in with 166 yards on 14 catches and one touchdown. He puts up 83 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Dallin Holker is averaging 78 yards per game, with 11 catches for 156 yards and three touchdowns.
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