College football is typically reserved for the weekend, but some leagues are now playing games throughout the week. That’s the case in Conference USA this week as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Read this article for Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee prediction.
Louisiana vs Middle Tennessee Picks
Middle Tennessee State -3.0
This is actually a matchup of struggling college football teams, but sometimes those deliver the best overall games. If you are going to make a Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee prediction on Tuesday night, then here is some information that can help you out.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds
Meet the Teams: Bulldogs vs. Blue Raiders
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Location of the game: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 10. 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch: CBSSN
Recent Scores
The college football schedule for each team hasn’t been kind to them, as each team has really struggled to win games of late. Louisiana Tech comes into this game having lost three of their last four, but they are 3-4 on the year.
Middle Tennessee State comes into this game with an overall record of 1-5, and things have not gone well for this program since. The Blue Raiders have dropped three straight games, and they need to turn things around in a hurry.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Analysis
If you are going to make a Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee prediction then you need to look at how each of the teams have been playing so far this season. Louisiana Tech has racked up 379 yards of total offense per game, but they are allowing 385 yards on the defensive side of the ball.
Middle Tennessee comes into this game having averaged 395 yards per game on offense, and they have given up nearly the same number. The Blue Raiders have actually been good at stopping the run, but they have had some major issues in the secondary.
Louisiana Tech running back Tyre Shelton has 58 carries for 436 yards this season, and he has also found the end zone five times. Shelton is going to be a big key for the Bulldogs in this game, as he has to be effective.
Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,576 yards and nine touchdowns this season, but he has also had some issues taking care of the football. The Blue Raiders quarterback can’t afford to have any turnovers in this matchup.
Both of these teams love to score points, and the lack of defense that comes from each team should lead to a high-scoring affair in this matchup.
Odds Breakdown
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
If you are looking to make Louisiana Tech Bulldogs game picks, then you are going to want to check out the odds that are available. The odds for this game have Louisiana Tech as three-point underdogs in this Conference USA showdown on Tuesday night.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
The Middle Tennessee odds on Tuesday night have this team as a three-point home favorite on Tuesday night. MTSU simply needs to win this game by a touchdown in order to cover the spread.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick and Prediction
It’s not going to be easy to make a Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee prediction on Tuesday night, as each team just hasn’t been playing great football this season. The overall numbers are extremely similar as well, and that should lead to a great battle.
There are much bigger games on the college football schedule in Week 7, but this might end up being the best overall game. Look for this game to be decided late, and it will be Middle Tennessee that comes up with a big play to get the victory.
Taking the Blue Raiders at home to cover the three-point spread is the play, and you should also take the over 54.5 total points.
- Pick 1: Middle Tennessee State -3.0
- Pick 2: Over 54.5 (-110)
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