MTSU Blue Raiders vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The FIU Panthers (3-8) will take on the MTSU Blue Raiders (3-8) at Pitbull Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024. MTSU opens this contest as 9.0-point underdogs. The total is 52.

The MTSU Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 3-8 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders took the field against the New Mexico State Aggies and took a loss by a score of 36-21. Overall, they had 73 plays which gave them 447 yds. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the rock 28 different times and amassed 170 yards, which earned them an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Blue Raiders conceded 145 yards on 36 attempts, which is 4.0 yards per run surrendered. MTSU conceded 14 pass completions on 18 tries for 237 yards, and a completion rate of 77.8%.

The Blue Raiders have earned 3,824 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, MTSU has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 18 times. MTSU has 201 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 78 penalties for 666 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 86.1 yards on the ground which has them sitting 131st in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 17.5 points per contest.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Blue Raiders have conceded 2,707 yards which has them ranked 111th in D-1. They have conceded 246.1 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 67.2%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 447.9 yards per outing which puts them 122nd in the country. They have surrendered 24 touchdowns through the air as well as 24 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 5.2 yards per rush and 201.8 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 2,220 rushing yards through 11 games. The Blue Raiders rank 119th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 34.2 points per game.

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The Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 3-8 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Panthers took a loss by a final score of 27-26 when they faced the Kennesaw State Owls. FIU relinquished 38 run attempts for 172 yds (4.5 yards per rush). The Panthers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 56.3%, surrendering 186 yards on 18 out of 32 passing. The Panthers finished the game with a total of 400 yds while running 61 plays (6.6 yds per play). FIU rushed the football for 5.0 yds per carry, finishing with 196 yds on 39 carries.

Concerning how much they score, the Panthers are 89th in the country maintaining an average of 25.5 points per contest. The FIU Panthers have an average of 339.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 110th in D-1. The FIU offense has accrued 525 penalty yds on 61 infractions, which has them ranked 85th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 11 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 8 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 193 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Panthers have compiled 2,434 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 221.3 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 78th in the nation. They are averaging 118.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,304 yards for the season.

The Panthers are relinquishing 25.9 PPG, which has them ranked 76th in Division 1. FIU has allowed the opposition a total of 2,175 yards rushing (197.7 yards per game) as well as 28 touchdowns via the rush this year. In total, they have relinquished 285 pts. They have yielded 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 172.6 yards/outing, which has them sitting 8th in Division 1. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 787 plays, ranking them 118th in the country. Their defense has tallied 6 fumbles recovered and 10 picks for the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +9.0

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