MTSU Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 10/8/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The MTSU Blue Raiders (3-2) are on their way to Protective Stadium on Saturday where they will try to beat the UAB Blazers (2-2). MTSU opens this contest as 9.5-point dogs. The over/under is 55.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders played against the UTSA Roadrunners and ended up losing by a score of 45-30. Darius Bracy was the leader on the ground for the Blue Raiders with 3 attempts for 53 yds (17.7 yards per attempt). Chase Cunningham went 35/56 with 368 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 123.6 and walked away from the game without throwing an interception. On the ground, the Blue Raiders conceded 167 yards on 45 attempts, which is an average of 3.7 yds per rush allowed. MTSU allowed 28 completions on 37 attempts for a total of 423 yards, and a completion percentage of 75.7%. When all was said and done, they tallied 75 plays which gave them 452 yds. The MTSU Blue Raiders rushed the ball a total of 18 different times and tallied 84 yards, which earned them an average of 4.7 yds per carry.

The Blue Raiders have earned 1,896 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, MTSU has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 5 different times. MTSU has 87 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 33 infractions for 317 yards. As a unit they have an average of 107.0 yards via the ground game ranking them 113th in the country. Concerning scoring points, the MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 33.0 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Blue Raiders have given up 1,422 yds which ranks them 119th in college football. They are giving up 284.4 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.8%. In total, they are granting 392.2 yards/game which has them sitting 85th in college football. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns by air and 6 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 107.8 yards on the ground per game this year. In total, they have allowed 539 yards via the ground game in 5 outings. The Blue Raiders are sitting in 90th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 29.0 points per contest.

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The Blazers come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. When they last played, the Blazers walked away with a loss by a score of 28-24 when they faced the Rice Owls. Dylan Hopkins (2 touchdowns) walked away from the contest with 231 yards on 15/21 through the air while his QB rating was 185.7. He tossed 1 interception and his Y/A was 11.0. DeWayne McBride carried the football 27 times for 121 yards, ending the contest with 4.5 yds per carry for UAB. UAB rushed for 2.9 yds per carry, totaling 118 yds on 41 carries. The Blazers finished the game with 356 yds and they ran 65 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Blazers secondary conceded a completion percentage of 64.7%, relinquishing 104 yards on 11 for 17 passing. UAB allowed 36 attempts on the ground for 105 yards (2.9 yards per rush).

The UAB Blazers have an average of 400.5 yards per game, which has them ranked 72nd in the country. The UAB offense has totaled 299 yds of penalties on 33 violations, which ranks them 53rd in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. For the season to this point, the Blazers have thrown for a total of 724 yards through the air along with an average of 181.0 throwing yards per outing, which has them sitting 111th in D-1. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Blazers are 55th in Division 1 with 33.0 points per game.

The Blazers are giving up 17.5 points per contest, which has them 23rd in D-1. UAB has allowed a total of 605 yards on the ground (151.3 yards per contest) and 7 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 70 points in total. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass and 161.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 13th in the country. The Blazers defense has taken part in 273 plays, which ranks 11th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Blue Raiders/Blazers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Blazers -9.5

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