Middle Tennessee travels to UAB on Saturday, hoping to boost its 3-3 mark in Week 7 action with a victory over the Blazers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the UAB Blazers in this one found them as 3.5-point underdogs at Sportsbook. The over under number was slated to open a short time later.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 30-28 win for the Blazers early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. 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 UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UAB battles the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, currently with a 3-3 mark (3-3 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 2-3 for the Blazers and 1-5 for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and UAB vs Middle Tennessee injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the UAB Blazers at No. 91 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at No. 70 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the UAB Blazers No. 48-ranked offense (33 PPG) against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense that ranks No. 58 at 25.5 PPG. The UAB Blazers passing attack has averaged 189.4 yards per game, less than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders give up through the air (215.17 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders feature the league's No. 87-rated road run defense, allowing 199.67 yards per game. UAB, meanwhile, ranks No. 46 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
FIU was unable to contain Brad Anderson in its last action Saturday and the result was a 37-17 Week 6 loss against the Blue Raiders.
In their last game, UAB got a 165-yard performance from Spencer Brown as a key part of its 23-22 win over LA Tech.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee home to Marshall, Friday, October 20th
UAB at Charlotte, Saturday, October 21st