The Liberty Flames (6-0) will square off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-5) in CUSA action on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Williams Stadium (VA). The Blue Raiders are currently heavy, 16-point underdogs. The over/under for the outing is 56 points.
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Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | -16 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty (-16) | Under (56) | Liberty 39 Middle Tennessee 15 |
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
| Liberty | Middle Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.3 (39) | 22.1 (100) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.2 (15) | 31.9 (120) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (29) | 12 (118) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 15 (2) | 7 (79) |
Liberty vs. Middle Tennessee Betting Insights
Liberty Stats and Trends
- Liberty has compiled a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Flames have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 16-point favorites.
- This season, games featuring the Liberty have hit the over twice.
- In two games this season, the Flames and their opponents have combined to put up more than 56 points.
- LU has an average point total of 53 in their matchups this year, three fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Middle Tennessee Stats and Trends
- Middle Tennessee has won two games against the spread this season.
- The Blue Raiders have been an underdog by 16 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
- Middle Tennessee games have hit the over four out of seven times this season.
- The Blue Raiders and their opponents have scored more than 56 combined points twice this season.
- MTSU’s games this season have had an average of 52.4 points, 3.6 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Liberty Players to Watch
- Kaidon Salter leads the team with 1,353 passing yards (225.5 yards per game) and has a 57.6% completion percentage this year (76-of-132) while throwing 14 touchdowns with two interceptions. He also has 337 rushing yards on 69 carries with six touchdowns, averaging 56.2 yards per game.
- Quinton Cooley has rushed for a team-leading 592 yards on 98 attempts (98.7 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- C.J. Daniels has 18 catches and paces his team with 438 receiving yards (73 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Treon Sibley has chipped in with 385 yards (on 16 catches) and three touchdowns.
- This season EJ Smoot is averaging 36.3 yards per game, with seven catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns.
Middle Tennessee Players to Watch
- Nick Vattiato leads his team with 1,819 passing yards (259.9 per game) and has a 68.6% completion percentage (177-of-258), throwing 11 touchdown passes and six interceptions. He also has 156 rushing yards on 82 carries (with two touchdowns), averaging 22.3 yards per game.
- Jaiden Credle has 58 carries for a team-high 316 rushing yards (45.1 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Frank Peasant has rushed for 171 yards on 49 carries (34.2 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Holden Willis has 27 catches and paces his team with 412 receiving yards (68.7 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Elijah Metcalf has added 35 catches for 409 yards and four touchdowns this year. He averages 58.4 receiving yards per game.
- This season Justin Olson is averaging 47.6 yards per game, with 29 catches for 333 yards and one touchdown.
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