Duke Blue Devils vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Duke Blue Devils vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Duke Blue Devils (3-0) are headed to Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will take on the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-2). MTSU is 14.0-point underdogs. The total is 53.5.

The Duke Blue Devils come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Blue Devils stepped onto the field against the Connecticut Huskies and walked away with a win by a score of 26-21. The Duke Blue Devils ran the football 39 times and had 142 yds, which came out to an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 82 plays which converted into 409 yds. Duke relinquished 15 completions on 31 attempts for 135 yards, and a completion percentage of 48.4%. Against the run, the Blue Devils gave up 179 yds on 37 attempts, which is 4.8 yards per run allowed.

The Blue Devils have earned 1,102 yards in total over the course of this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Duke has earned 8 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times. Duke has tallied 57 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 12 penalties for 110 yds. As a team they're averaging 98.0 yards rushing ranking them 113th in college football. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Duke Blue Devils are averaging 26.0 PPG.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Blue Devils are giving up 401 yds which puts them in 28th in college football. They have conceded 133.7 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 55.7%. For the season, they have allowed 247.3 yards per outing which has them ranked 18th in college football. They have surrendered 1 touchdown by air as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per run and 113.7 rushing yards per contest for the year. Overall, they have given up 341 running yards through 3 games. The Blue Devils sit in 40th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 14.7 PPG.

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The Blue Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Blue Raiders took a loss by a score of 49-21 when they faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Blue Raiders finished the game with 514 yards on 54 plays (9.5 yds per play). MTSU ran for 2.5 yards per attempt, finishing with 58 yds on 23 attempts. MTSU gave up 35 rushing attempts for 150 yards (4.3 yards per rush). The Blue Raiders secondary conceded a completion rate of 83.8%, relinquishing 481 yds on 31 out of 37 through the air.

The MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 373.3 yards per contest, ranking them 83rd in Division 1. The MTSU offense has racked up 196 penalty yds on 23 violations, which has them ranked 33rd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 68.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 204 yards for the year. They have tossed 3 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have tallied 59 1st downs. Concerning how much they score, the Blue Raiders currently sit 113th in D-1 by scoring 18.7 points per outing. During this campaign thus far, the Blue Raiders have compiled 916 yards through the air as well as an average of 305.3 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 22nd in Division 1.

The Blue Raiders are allowing 42.0 PPG, which has them sitting 130th in college football. MTSU has given up a total of 475 rushing yards (158.3 yards per outing) and 7 touchdowns via the rush on the season. Overall, they have given up 126 points in total. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 384.0 yards per game, ranking them 134th in the country. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 210 plays, which ranks them 110th in Division 1. Their defense has earned no fumbles and 1 pick for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blue Devils -14.0

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