The Jacksonville State Jaguars and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will mix it up in a Conference USA game on Wednesday. The Jaguars are 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play. The Jaguars have wins over UTEP and Sam Houston State. The only loss for Jacksonville State this season came on the road at Coastal Carolina 30-16 back in Week 3.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are off to a slow start, at 1-4 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.
The Blue Raiders’ lone win this season came at home over Murray State. They are coming off a conference loss at Western Kentucky. Neither of these teams is in the College Football Rankings for the Top 25.
Let’s take a look at the Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee odds.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Information
Before you get the game odds, take a look at this game on the College Football schedule:
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Date & Time: Wednesday October 4th, 2023; 7:00pm CST
Location of the game: Johnny Red Floyd Stadium; Murfreesboro, TN
Where to Watch: ESPNU
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Scores
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks 2023 Results
- Saturday, August 26th, 2023: 17-14 win over UTEP Miners
- Saturday, September 2nd, 2023: 49-3 win over East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 30-16 loss at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 21-0 win over Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Thursday, September 28th, 2023: 35-28 win over Sam Houston State Bearkats
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 2023 Results
- Saturday, September 2nd, 2023: 56-7 loss at Alabama Crimson Tide
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 23-19 loss at Missouri Tigers
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 35-14 win vs. Murray State Racers
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 31-23 loss vs. Colorado State Rams
- Thursday, September 28th, 2023: 31-10 loss at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Analysis
- Spread: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -3.5, Jacksonville State Gamecocks +3.5
- Total: 51.5
- Moneyline: Middle Tennessee State -150, Jacksonville State Gamecocks +130
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Gamecocks struggled but got the job done as favorites last weekend against Sam Houston State. They needed overtime, but a win is a win. The Gamecocks will now see this road game before hosting two of the top teams in the league, with Liberty and Western Kentucky coming to town.
Jacksonville State is scoring 27.6 points per game and allowing 15. The defense ranks 19th in all of College Football. The offense sees the running attack lead the charge. They are picking up just shy of 225 yards per game. The top threat in the run game has been Malik Jackson, with 77 carries and 505 yards.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders had a chance in Week Four at home against Colorado State but could not slow down the Rams in the second half. That would been a massive win for the program after a close loss in Week Two to Missouri. Last week was a different story, as the Blue Raiders were never competitive in a conference loss to Western Kentucky.
Through five games, the Blue Raiders are struggling to score. While the opponents are playing a role, scoring just 18.8 points per game will not get the job done. The Blue Raiders are moving the ball a bit, with more than 234 yards per game passing and 126 on the ground.
Jaiden Credle has scored just one rushing touchdown on the season, and it was a 71-yard nature. Nicolas Vattiato is the signal caller for Middle Tennessee, and he has seven touchdowns so far.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Prediction
The final score prediction for this game is Middle Tennessee 24-20 over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Gamecocks keep the ball on the ground, and the Blue Raiders slow it down a bit.
Middle Tennessee needs the win, and they get it. When you see the Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee odds – take the Blue Raiders -3.5.
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