MTSU Blue Raiders vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 10/10/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-3) host the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-4) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024. MTSU is 5.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 50.

The MTSU Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 for this year. In their last game, the Blue Raiders faced the Memphis Tigers and went home with a loss by a final score of 24-7. The MTSU Blue Raiders ended up rushing 25 different times and totaled 29 yds, which earned them an average of 1.2 yards per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they had 56 plays which totaled 312 yds. MTSU allowed 26 pass completions on 41 attempts for 227 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.4%. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Raiders conceded 186 yds on 32 attempts, which is 5.8 yards per run surrendered.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders have an average of 16.0 PPG. As a unit they're holding an average of 80.2 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 127th in Division 1. The Blue Raiders have tallied 1,727 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, MTSU has totaled 5 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. MTSU has amassed 90 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 34 infractions for 297 yds. They have surrendered the ball 10 different times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Blue Raiders have given up 1,595 yards which puts them in 132nd in Division 1. They are allowing 319.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 72.6%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 476.0 yards per outing which ranks them 128th in D-1. They have allowed 13 touchdowns by air in addition to 13 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per rush on the ground and 157.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have allowed 785 yards via the running game in 5 contests. The Blue Raiders are ranked 130th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 39.0 points per game.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 1-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took a loss by a score of 17-10 when they played the FIU Panthers. Louisiana Tech gave up 36 rushing attempts for 87 yards (2.4 yds per carry). The Bulldogs secondary allowed a completion rate of 56.3%, relinquishing 217 yards on 18 for 32 through the air. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 297 yds while running 66 plays (4.5 yds per play). Louisiana Tech ran for 2.7 yds per attempt, totaling 79 yds on 29 attempts.

When looking at how much they score, the Bulldogs are ranked 119th in the country averaging 18.8 points per game. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 320.3 yards per outing, which is good for 116th in Division 1. The Louisiana Tech offense has totaled 170 penalty yards on 20 violations, which ranks 130th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 5 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 61 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Bulldogs have earned 973 passing yards as well as holding an average of 243.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 59th in college football. They hold an average of 77.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 308 yards overall.

The Bulldogs are conceding 21.8 points per game, which puts them 54th in Division 1. Louisiana Tech has yielded a total of 405 yards via the ground game (101.3 yards per outing) and 4 touchdowns via the rush this season. Overall, they have given up 87 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 3 touchdowns via the pass and 198.3 yards/outing, which puts them in 48th in college football. The Bulldogs defense has been on the field for 266 plays, which is good for 3rd in the country. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles and 1 pick over the course of the season.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -5.5

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