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Middle Tennessee vs Duke Prediction 9-21-24 College Football Picks

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Duke Blue Devils (3-0) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2)
September 21, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +14 / Duke Blue Devils -14; Over/Under: +53.5
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The Duke Blue Devils and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders meet Saturday in week 4 college Football action at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium. Here’s a Middle Tennessee vs Duke Prediction. This article will include a Middle Tennessee vs Duke Pick.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils just beat Northwestern and UCONN, and they play North Carolina next. Duke looks for back to back 4-0 starts to the season. Maalik Murphy is completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 801 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jordan Moore and Eli Pancol have combined for 467 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Que’Sean Brown has 13 receptions.

The Duke Blue Devils ground Game is averaging 98 yards per contest, and Star Thomas leads the way with 203 yards on 52 carries. Defensively, Duke is allowing 14.7 points and 247.3 yards per Game. Alex Howard leads the Duke Blue Devils with 28 tackles, Vincent Anthony Jr. has 2.5 sacks and Terry Moore has 2 interceptions.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders just lost to Ole Miss and Western Kentucky, and plays Memphis next. Middle Tennessee has won 4 of its last 5 home Games. Nicholas Vattiato is completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 875 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Omari Kelly and Holden Willis have combined for 483 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Myles Butler has 9 receptions.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ground Game is averaging 68 yards per contest, and Jaiden Credle leads the way with 69 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Middle Tennessee is allowing 42 points and 542.3 yards per Game. Brendon Harris leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with 18 tackles, James Gillespie has 2 sacks and John Howse IV has 1 interception.

Matchup/League Facts

Middle Tennessee ranks 22nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (305.3).
Middle Tennessee ranks T69th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (59).
Duke ranks T13th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
Duke ranks 18th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (247.3).

Middle Tennessee vs Duke Prediction

Through three Games for Duke and Middle Tennessee, we’ve seen two below average offenses that can’t run the ball and have issues finishing drives. Duke is 112th in rushing offense and 90th in scoring offense, while Middle Tennessee is 127th in rushing offense and 112th in scoring offense. Middle Tennessee has been rough defensively, so that could be the deciding factor in this Game, but I’m leaning toward a low scoring Game due to the lack of explosive plays on both sides. Give me the under in a Saturday content between Middle Tennessee and Duke.