The Memphis Tigers (3-1) host the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (1-3) on Saturday night. Memphis competes in the American Athletic Conference, while Middle Tennessee State is part of Conference USA.
Memphis lost 56-44 to Navy this past Saturday despite the Tigers coming into the game as nine-point favorites.
MTSU lost to Duke 45-17 previously, and QB Nicholas Vattiato finished with just 127 passing yards in the defeat.
Will Memphis bounce back, or will the Blue Raiders get their first win since opening week?
Middle Tennessee State vs Memphis Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Middle Tennessee | +25.5 (-130) | O 61 (-130) | +1545 |
| Memphis | -25.5 (+100) | U 61 (-105) | N/A |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Middle Tennessee State vs Memphis Match Details
- Fixture: Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders @ Memphis Tigers
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 7:30 PM EST
- Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Key Stats
Memphis Tigers
The Tigers come in averaging 35.5 points per game. QB Seth Henigan has thrown for 1112 yards this season. He’s thrown for 7 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 2 Interceptions. RB Mario Anderson has rushed for 320 yards on 58 attempts. He’s also rushed for 7 TDs this season. WR Roc Taylor leads the team with 264 yards on 17 receptions. He has caught 1 TD pass this year.
The Tigers allow 21.3 points per game. The Tigers are giving up 310 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 168.5 passing yards per game. The Tigers’ opponents are averaging 141.5 rushing yards. LB Elijah Herring has been a bright spot on defense, entering with two sacks, 12 tackles, and three tfl.
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
The Blue Raiders average 18.3 points per game. QB Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1002 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 5 TDs and 4 Interceptions on the year. RB Jaiden Credle has rushed for 194 yards on 39 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TD this season. WR Omari Kelly leads the team with 297 yards on 18 receptions. He also has 3 TDs this season.
Middle Tennessee State’s defense has been poor this season. The Blue Raiders allow 42.8 points per game. The Blue Raiders allow 491.8 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 342 passing yards per game. The Blue Raiders’ opponents average 149.8 rushing yards this season. DT James Gillespie has stood out on defense, coming in with two sacks, eight tackles, and two tfl. Also, Safety John Howse IV has recorded two interceptions.
Prediction
After a strong first three games, Memphis couldn’t stop Navy at all last week, suffering their first loss, and an upset one at that. The Tigers won and covered each of their first three, and here, they’re up against a really weak MTSU defense. The Blue Raiders don’t have a terrible offense, but expect Memphis to run up the score on Saturday, win, and cover at home.
Final Pick
Memphis -25.5 (+100)
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