Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History & Picks – September 23, 2023

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 for the contest is 50 points.

Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State Favorite, Moneyline, Total

  • Spread Favorite: Blue Raiders (-4)
  • Moneyline: Blue Raiders (-192), Rams (+160)
  • Total: 50 points
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    How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State

  • When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Blue Raiders 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 212.7 (638) 87
    Rush yards 122 (366) 103
    Points scored 20.3 (61) 109
    Pass yards against 208 (624) 61
    Rush yards against 174.7 (524) 106
    Points allowed 31 (93) 108

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    Middle Tennessee 2023 Betting Info

  • The Blue Raiders have won one game against the spread this season.
  • Middle Tennessee has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 4 points or more this season (0-1).
  • Games featuring the Blue Raiders have hit the over once this season.
  • The average point total in Blue Raiders games this year is equal to the over/under of 50 in this matchup.
  • Blue Raiders Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 57.3 60.3 55.4
    Implied Total AVG 33.7 35 32.9
    ATS Record 6-6-1 2-2-1 4-4-0
    Over/Under Record 8-5-0 3-2-0 5-3-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 2-0 1-1
    Moneyline Underdog Record 5-4 1-2 4-2

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    Middle Tennessee’s Offense vs. Colorado State’s Defense (2023)

  • The Blue Raiders have the 103rd-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (122 yards per game). They face the Rams’ 16th-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 80 on the ground per game.
  • Colorado State allows third-down conversions on 50% of its opponents’ attempts (120th in the FBS). Middle Tennessee has a 43.5% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 60th in college football.
  • The 212.7 passing yards per game the Blue Raiders average ranks them 87th in the FBS, while the 407 the Rams allow ranks them 131st in college football.
  • Rams 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 358.5 (717) 5
    Rush yards 69.5 (139) 128
    Points scored 29.5 (59) 111
    Pass yards against 407 (814) 131
    Rush yards against 80 (160) 16
    Points allowed 46.5 (93) 130

    Colorado State 2023 Betting Info

  • The Rams have won once against the spread this year.
  • Middle Tennessee is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
  • The Rams and their opponent have yet to not hit the over this year.
  • The Blue Raiders’ average point total in matchups this season is 50, the same as the over/under in this game.
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    Rams Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 48 48 47.9
    Implied Total AVG 31.4 28.7 34.2
    ATS Record 6-6-0 3-3-0 3-3-0
    Over/Under Record 1-11-0 0-6-0 1-5-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 2-1 0-0
    Moneyline Underdog Record 1-8 0-3 1-5

    Colorado State’s Offense vs. Middle Tennessee’s Defense (2023)

  • The Rams convert 44.1% of their third downs (57th in college football), while the Blue Raiders’ defense ranks 130th in that category (55%)
  • The 358.5 passing yards per game Colorado State averages ranks fifth in the FBS, while the 208 Middle Tennessee gives up ranks 61st in college football.
  • The Rams have the 47th-ranked offense in the FBS in yards per game (428). They will be facing a Blue Raiders defense ranked 95th, giving up 382.7 yards per game.
  • Colorado State’s passing attack averages 7.8 yards per pass attempt (64th in the FBS). Middle Tennessee allows 8.3 per pass (111th in college football).
  • Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State Prediction and Pick

    Our prediction for Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado State sees the Rams (+160 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the over at 50 points.

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