MTSU Blue Raiders vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 10/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-3) are hosting the MTSU Blue Raiders (2-5) at AmFirst Stadium on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Jacksonville State opens as 21.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 63.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders head into this game 2-5 this year. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders took the field against the Kennesaw State Owls and notched a win by a score of 14-5. In the running game, the Blue Raiders conceded 131 yards on 34 tries, which is an average of 3.9 yards per rush surrendered. MTSU gave up 10 pass completions on 27 attempts for a total of 103 yards, and a completion rate of 37.0%. When the final whistle blew, they had 70 plays which gave them 284 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the football 36 different times and compiled 85 yards, which is an average of 2.4 yds per attempt.

The Blue Raiders have tallied 2,347 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, MTSU has amassed 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 12 times. MTSU has amassed 124 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 50 infractions for 411 yards. As a team they're averaging 78.0 yards rushing which has them sitting 129th in the nation. Concerning getting in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 16.4 PPG.

The Blue Raiders are ranked 122nd in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 35.4 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush on the ground and 162.6 rushing yards per game so far this year. For the season, they have conceded 1,138 rushing yards through 7 contests. When it comes to passing yardage, the Blue Raiders are allowing 2,027 yds which ranks them 130th in the nation. They have allowed 289.6 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 68.7%. In total, they have relinquished 452.1 yards per game ranking them 125th in D-1. They have given up 19 touchdowns via the pass and 14 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Gamecocks head into this game 3-3 this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks took home the win by a final score of 54-13 against the New Mexico State Aggies. Jacksonville State conceded 42 rush attempts for 206 yards (4.9 yds per rush). The Gamecocks passing defense conceded a completion rate of 46.2%, surrendering 144 yards on 12 for 26 through the air. The Gamecocks finished the game with 530 yards while running 67 plays (7.9 yds per play). Jacksonville State ended up running for 6.8 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 334 yards on 49 carries.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks maintain an average of 447.7 yards per game, ranking them 26th in D-1. The Jacksonville State offense has compiled 362 penalty yds on 39 infractions, which ranks 93rd in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 226.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,356 yards for this year. They have thrown 4 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have tallied 140 1st downs. When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Gamecocks currently sit 16th in the nation with an average of 39.3 points per outing. For the season to this point, the Gamecocks have thrown for 1,330 passing yards along with holding an average of 221.7 passing yards per outing, which ranks 77th in D-1.

The Gamecocks are allowing 30.8 PPG, which puts them 108th in college football. Jacksonville State has surrendered a total of 1,188 yards rushing (198.0 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 185 pts. They have allowed the opposition 10 touchdowns via the pass and 214.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 63rd in college football. The Gamecocks defense has participated in 428 plays, which has them sitting 29th in the nation. They have earned 6 fumbles and 9 picks this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +21.0

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