The NCAA college football betting menu features a clash between FIU and Middle Tennessee on Saturday, with the host Golden Panthers trying to win both for fans supporting them and bettors backing them.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the FIU Golden Panthers pegged as 17-point underdogs in this matchup. The total, meanwhile, had yet to be posted as of writing - check the lines shortly.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 46-12 victory for the Blue Raiders. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs FIU Golden Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 4-1-2 ATS against the spread this season, while the FIU Golden Panthers are 2-6 ATS. Middle Tennessee is 4-3 on the over under betting totals; FIU is 4-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and FIU vs Middle Tennessee injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the FIU Golden Panthers rated this week at No. 128 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sitting at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the FIU Golden Panthers No. 113-ranked offense (21.62 PPG) against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense that ranks No. 77 at 29.14 PPG. The FIU Golden Panthers passing attack has averaged 226.38 yards per game, less than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders give up through the air (253.57 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders own the league's No. 93-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 222 yards per game when on the road. FIU, on the other hand, rates No. 110 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Missouri was unable to contain I'Tavius Mathers in its last action Saturday and the result was a 51-45 Week 8 loss against the Blue Raiders.
FIU was hammered in its last outing, as LA Tech ran up a 44-24 score against them at FIU Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee home to UTSA, Saturday, November 5th
FIU at WKU, Saturday, November 5th