The LA Tech Bulldogs will be looking to pick up a win and cover the spread when they take on the Blue Raiders in Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium on Saturday in Week 4 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting LA Tech Bulldogs opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blue Raiders to win this game on Saturday 37-36. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
LA Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sit at 2-1 (2-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the LA Tech Bulldogs are currently 1-2 (1-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Middle Tennessee is 1-2 OU, and LA Tech is 2-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Middle Tennessee vs LA Tech injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rated this week at No. 46 and the LA Tech Bulldogs sitting at No. 40.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Middle Tennessee's No. 32-ranked offense, averaging 40 PPG, against a LA Tech defense that ranks No. 106 this week at 34.67 PPG. The Middle Tennessee aerial game is averaging 370.67 yards per game, more than the LA Tech Bulldogs secondary allows through the air, 266 YPG per game.
Defensively, the LA Tech Bulldogs feature the league's No. 47-rated road run defense, allowing 151 yards per game. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, ranks No. 37 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In LA Tech's last outing, Ryan Higgins threw for 311 yards in a losing cause against the Red Raiders, 59-45 at Jones AT&T Stadium.
I'Tavius Mathers tore up the turf for 157 rushing yards in the latest Blue Raiders game, a 41-21 win over the Falcons at Doyt Perry Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
LA Tech home to UTEP, Saturday, October 1st
Middle Tennessee at North Texas, Saturday, October 1st