The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4) will face off against a fellow CUSA opponent, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-1) in a matchup on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium. The Gamecocks will try to pull off an upset as 3-point underdogs. The over/under is 52 in the outing.
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Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | -3 | -110 | -110 | 52 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
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 | Jacksonville State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.8 (117) | 27.6 (1) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.0 (104) | 15.0 (75) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (83) | 4 (77) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 5 (95) | 10 (1) |
Middle Tennessee vs. Jacksonville State Betting Insights
Middle Tennessee Stats and Trends
- Middle Tennessee has covered just once in five matchups with a spread this season.
- The Blue Raiders have not covered the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- This season, games featuring the Middle Tennessee have gone over the point total twice.
- The Blue Raiders and their opponents have scored a combined total of more than 52 points two times this season (in five games).
- MTSU’s games this year have an average point total of 52.3, 0.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Jacksonville State Stats and Trends
- Jacksonville State has compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Gamecocks have been an underdog by 3 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this year, just one Jacksonville State game has gone over the point total.
- The Gamecocks and their opponents have combined to score more than 52 points twice this season.
- The average over/under for Jax State’s outings this season is 51.5, 0.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
Middle Tennessee Players to Watch
- Nick Vattiato has passed for 1,163 yards while completing 68.1% of his throws (128-of-188), with seven touchdowns and four interceptions (232.6 yards per game). He’s also rushed 49 times for 144 yards and one touchdown, averaging 28.8 yards per game.
- Jaiden Credle has racked up a team-best 227 rushing yards (45.4 per game) and one touchdown. He has tacked on 11 receptions for 87 yards (17.4 yards per game) and one TD.
- So far this year Frank Peasant has run for 165 yards on 41 carries (41.3 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Elijah Metcalf has grabbed 27 passes for a team-best 235 yards while scoring one touchdown. He averages 47.0 yards per game.
- Holden Willis has added 212 yards (on 19 catches) and one touchdown.
- Justin Olson has totaled 199 yards on 17 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 39.8 yards per game.
Jacksonville State Players to Watch
- Logan Smothers leads the team with 474 passing yards (94.8 yards per game) and has a 60.8% completion percentage this year (45-of-74) while throwing five touchdowns. He also has 255 rushing yards on 53 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 51.0 yards per game.
- Malik Jackson has churned out a team-high 505 rushing yards (101.0 yards per game) and scored three touchdowns.
- Perry Carter has reeled in nine passes for a team-best 166 yards while scoring one touchdown. He averages 41.5 yards per game.
- Quinton Lane has contributed with 13 receptions for 156 yards and one touchdown.
- Michael Pettway has 106 receiving yards on eight receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 26.5 yards per game.
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