North Texas Mean Green vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: North Texas Mean Green vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 68.5

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-1) are welcoming the North Texas Mean Green (2-0) at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Texas Tech is 9.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 68.5.

The North Texas Mean Green head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Mean Green played the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and walked away with a win by a score of 35-20. On the ground, the Mean Green conceded 67 yards on 31 tries, which is 2.2 yds per run allowed. North Texas relinquished 20 completions on 39 tries for a total of 181 yds, and a completion percentage of 51.3%. At the end of the game, they had 77 plays which converted into 504 yards. The North Texas Mean Green ended up rushing 33 times and totaled 182 yds, earning them an average of 5.5 yards per attempt.

The Mean Green have earned 1,054 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, North Texas has compiled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 4 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 4 different times. North Texas has recorded 53 first downs, and they have been hurt by 21 penalties for 172 yards. As a team they're averaging 143.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 83rd in D-1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the North Texas Mean Green are sitting at 43.5 PPG.

Concerning passing yardage, the Mean Green have conceded 613 yards which ranks them 126th in Division 1. They have allowed 306.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 52.3%. Overall, they are surrendering 415.0 yards/contest putting them 112th in the country. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns by air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up 3.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 108.5 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have conceded 217 rushing yards through 2 contests. The Mean Green rank 105th in D-1 in terms of team defense, giving up 29.0 points per contest.

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The Red Raiders head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Red Raiders took a loss by a final score of 37-16 when they played the Washington State Cougars. Texas Tech ran the ball for 5.5 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 148 yds on 27 attempts. The Red Raiders finished with 491 yards while they ran 87 plays (5.6 yds per play). The Red Raiders secondary allowed a completion rate of 47.4%, surrendering 115 yds on 9 out of 19 through the air. Texas Tech conceded 46 rushing attempts for 301 yds (6.5 yds per rush).

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Red Raiders currently sit 56th in D-1 holding an average of 34.0 points per contest. The Texas Tech Red Raiders average 515.0 yards per contest, which is good for 16th in D-1. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 158 penalty yds on 21 infractions, which is 8th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have recorded 51 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Red Raiders currently sit at 721 yards through the air along with holding an average of 360.5 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 6th in the country. They have an average of 154.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 309 yards for the season.

Texas Tech has given up a total of 410 yards rushing (205.0 yards/game) and 8 touchdowns on the ground on the season. They have given up 4 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 310.5 yards/game, which has them ranked 129th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovery and 1 pick on the campaign. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 151 plays, which is 123rd in Division 1. The Red Raiders are giving up 44.0 PPG, which has them ranked 130th in the country. This year, they have conceded 88 points.

Who will win tonight's Mean Green/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -9.5

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