Saturday, October 17, 2015

Johnny Red Floyd Stadium

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The Florida International Golden Panthers matchup against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Saturday at Johnny Red Floyd Stadium. The opening line for this game has FIU as 7 point favorites and the over/under was set at 55.

Alex McGough finished his last game with 270 yards through the air for Florida International. He completed 13 passes out of 17 attempts for a 76% completion percentage. Alex Gardner was the rushing leader for the Golden Panthers last game. He carried the ball 10 times for an average of 6 yards per carry and ended with 56 yards. Alex Gardner was the team leader in receiving with a total of 96 yards and 5 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 19 yards per reception. As a team in that game Florida International got a total of 22 first downs by way of 7 rushing, 14 passing, and 1 by penalty. They ran 53 total plays for 518 yards for the game. The Golden Panthers ran for 150 yards on 31 attempts.

Brent Stockstill finished his last game with 296 yards through the air for Middle Tennessee State. He completed 28 passes out of 43 attempts for a 65% completion percentage. Jeremiah Bryson was the rushing leader for the Blue last game. He carried the ball 14 times for an average of 5 yards per carry and ended with 76 yards. Richie James was the team leader in receiving with a total of 141 yards and 7 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 20 yards per reception. Middle Tennessee State got a total of 22 first downs by way of 7 rushing, 13 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 73 total plays for 419 yards for the game. The Blue ran for 123 yards on 30 attempts.

Florida International is averaging 26.5 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 23.5 passes per game on 36.8 attempts for a 63.8 percent completion percentage and average 255.2 yards in the passing department per game. The Golden Panthers are running for an average of 128.3 yards per game on 32.2 attempts for an average of 4 yards per carry. They run 69 plays per game and average 5.6 yards per play for an average of 383.5 total yards each outing. The Golden Panthers get 19.2 first downs per game and they average 60.5 penalty yards via 7.2 penalties each contest.

Florida International gives up an average of 226.7 passing yards and 21.2 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 20.3 completions per game on 33.7 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.4. The Golden Panthers allow an average of 137 rushing yards per game on 38.7 carries for a 3.5 average. Florida International gives up 363.7 total yards per game including 5 yards per play. They force 1.2 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 6.5 penalties per game that total 48.2 yards as a unit.

Middle Tennessee State is putting 36.5 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 26.8 passes per game on 40.2 attempts for a 66.8 percent completion percentage and average 305.2 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Blue run for an average of 146.5 yards per game on 38.8 attempts for an average of 3.8 yards per carry this season. They run 79 plays per game and average 5.7 yards per play for an average of 451.7 total yards per game. The Blue are averaging 22.5 first downs per outing and accumulate 41.3 penalty yards via 4.7 penalties each game.

Middle Tennessee State gives up 254.7 passing yards per outing and 27.8 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 23 completions on 38.8 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 59.2. The Blue allow an average of 152 rushing yards per game on 36.2 carries for an average of 4.2 yards per carry. Middle Tennessee State gives up 406.7 total yards per game including an average of 5.4 per play. They create an average of 2.5 turnovers per game and 5.8 penalties for 50.5 yards each game.

Florida International Betting Trends

Florida International is 3-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Florida International has an ATS record of 4-2-0 this season

Middle Tennessee State Betting Trends

Middle Tennessee State is 3-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Middle Tennessee State has an ATS record of 4-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Florida International

10/11/15 DT Darrian Dyson Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
10/11/15 WR Dennis Turner Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
10/11/15 DB Jordan Davis Knee "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
10/11/15 DB Niko Gonzalez Stinger "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
10/11/15 LB Treyvon Williams Knee "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
10/11/15 DB Wilkenson Myrtil Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Middle Tenn St
09/30/15 LB Davison Colimon Pectoral out for season
09/17/15 S Shermarke Spence Arm out for season
09/02/15 WR Shawn Abrams Undisclosed expected to miss 3-4 weeks
08/22/15 RB Napoleon Maxwell ACL out for season
08/21/15 OL Jordan Budwig Shoulder out for season

Middle Tennessee State

10/12/15 RB Jordan Parker Undisclosed injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Florida Intl
10/11/15 RB Shane Tucker Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Florida Intl
10/11/15 S Xavier Walker Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Florida Intl
08/27/15 OL Adam Stickel Knee out for season
08/27/15 DB Nick Beasley Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Florida International

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