MTSU Blue Raiders vs Ole Miss Rebels Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Ole Miss Rebels

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Rebels (-42.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is the location where the Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) will attempt to defeat the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Ole Miss opens as 42.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is 62.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Blue Raiders played against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and notched a win by a score of 32-25. On the day, they tallied 68 plays which gave them 328 yards. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the ball 33 different times and compiled 118 yds, which had them averaging 3.6 yds per carry. Against the rush, the Blue Raiders gave up 67 yards on 20 tries, which averages out to 3.4 yards per run surrendered. MTSU relinquished 29 pass completions on 45 attempts for a total of 274 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.4%.

When talking about scoring points, the MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 32.0 points per contest. Offensively they're averaging 118.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 96th in the country. The Blue Raiders have racked up 328 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, MTSU has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. MTSU has earned 20 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 8 infractions for 81 yards. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Blue Raiders are sitting in 89th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 25.0 PPG. They are allowing 3.4 yards per rush and 67.0 rushing yards per game for the season. For the year, they have given up 67 rushing yards through 1 contest. In terms of passing yardage, the Blue Raiders are conceding 274 yds which has them ranked 109th in the nation. They have yielded 274.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.4%. For the season, they are conceding 341.0 yards per outing which puts them 85th in the nation. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as no TD's running the ball.

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The Rebels head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Rebels got the victory with a final of 76-0 when they faced the Furman Paladins. Ole Miss ran for 6.6 yards per carry, finishing with 243 yards on 37 attempts. The Rebels finished the game with a total of 772 yards on 82 plays (9.4 yds per play). The Rebels pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 55.9%, relinquishing 146 yds on 19 out of 34 passing. Ole Miss relinquished 30 attempts on the ground for 26 yards (0.9 yds per rush).

When looking at how much they score, the Rebels are ranked 1st in Division 1 by tallying 76.0 points per contest. The Ole Miss Rebels have an average of 772.0 yards per contest, which is good for 1st in the nation. The Ole Miss offense has totaled 35 penalty yds on 3 infractions, which is good for 100th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown no interceptions while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 37 first downs. For the year to this point, the Rebels have a total of 529 passing yards, giving them a rank of 1st in the country. They are averaging 243.0 yards per game via the rush.

Ole Miss has allowed a total of 26 rushing yards as well as no touchdowns rushing on the campaign. They have given up no touchdownss from the passing game and 146.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 48th in the nation. They have tallied no fumbles and 1 interception this season. The Rebels defense has been on the field for 64 plays, which is good for 63rd in the nation. The Rebels are relinquishing 0.0 PPG, which has them ranked 9th in the nation. Overall, they have allowed 0 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Rebels -42.0

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