Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction 09/28/24 College Football Tips

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Memphis Tigers meet Saturday night in Week 5 college football action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and identify the best bets for this game. Here’s a prediction between Memphis and Middle Tennessee.

Summary of Middle Tennessee

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders come into this game looking to end their three-game losing streak after losing to Duke 45-17 last time out and falling to 1-3 on the year. After this matchup, Middle Tennessee will head to a matchup with Louisiana Tech.

Blue Raiders want to right the ship

Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,002 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on a 65.2% pass rate, while Jaiden Credle has a team-high 194 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Omari Kelly leads the Blue Raiders with 18 receptions for 297 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Holden Willis has 15 receptions for 258 yards. Myles Butler and Cam’ron Lacy also each have 105 receiving yards this year. On defense, John Howse IV has a team-best 23 total tackles and two interceptions, while Middle Tennessee’s defense has totaled 8 sacks this season.

Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win

• Memphis has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven home games in September against teams not ranked in the AP.
• The away team has covered the spread in three of Middle Tennessee’s last four games.

Memphis Summary

The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back after suffering a 56-44 loss to Navy in their last game and picking up their first L of the year at 3-1 on the year. After this game, Memphis travels to Florida to face USF.

The Tigers will try to regroup

Seth Henigan threw for 1,112 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on a 64.3% pass rate, while Mario Anderson Jr. threw for a team-high 320 yards and 7 touchdowns. Brandon Thomas also has 139 rushing yards and 3 scores this season. Roc Taylor has a team-high 17 receptions for 264 yards, while Koby Drake also has 17 receptions for 187 yards. Three other Tigers also have over 100 receiving yards this year. On defense, Chandler Martin has a team-high 29 total tackles, including 16 solo tackles and a pair of sacks. As a unit, Memphis’ defense has recorded 10 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won 23 of its last 24 home games in September.
• Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last seven road games.
• Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in its last six games.
• Memphis has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

Memphis vs Middle Tennessee Prediction

I’m over here. I just think this will be a track and field competition between two teams that can do their best and two teams that are also vulnerable in the secondary. We just saw the Tigers give up 56 points to Navy, and Middle Tennessee has been dropping points of their own all season. Give me this.