MTSU Blue Raiders vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, Oct 10, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Bulldogs (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-3) host the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-4) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024. MTSU consists of 5.5 point dogs. The over/under is set at 50.

The MTSU Blue Raiders enter the field with a record of 1-4 for the year. In their last game, the Blue Raiders faced the Memphis Tigers and went home with a 24-7 loss. The MTSU Blue Raiders ended up running 25 times and gained 29 total yards, giving them an average of 1.2 yards per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they had 56 plays totaling 312 yards. MTSU allowed 26 pass completions on 41 attempts for 227 yards and a 63.4% completion rate. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Raiders gained 186 yards on 32 attempts, which equates to 5.8 yards per run given up.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the MTSU Blue Raiders average 16.0 PPG. As a unit, they average 80.2 yards holding during the ground game, which ranks them 127th in Division 1. The Blue Raiders have totaled 1,727 yards this season. When it comes to getting into the end zone, MTSU has scored a total of 5 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. MTSU recorded 90 first downs on offense and was called for 34 violations for 297 yards. They gave the ball away ten times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Blue Raiders have given up 1,595 yards, which ranks them 132nd in Division 1. They allow 319.0 yards per pass through the air in addition to allowing a completion rate of 72.6%. Over the course of the year, they allowed 476.0 yards per game, which ranks them 128th in D-1. They have allowed 13 touchdowns through the air, in addition to 13 touchdowns coming off the rock. Opponents are averaging 4.8 yards per rush on the ground and 157.0 yards per contest this season. In total, they have allowed 785 yards in the running game in five contests. The Blue Raiders rank 130th in Division 1 in team defense, allowing 39.0 points per game.

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The Bulldogs enter this game 1-3 this season. The last time the Bulldogs took the field, they suffered a 17-10 loss to the FIU Panthers. Louisiana Tech gave up 36 rushing attempts for 87 yards (2.4 yards per carry). The Bulldogs secondary posted a 56.3% completion rate and gave up 217 yards on 18 for 32 through the air. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 297 yards rushing on 66 plays (4.5 yards per play). Louisiana Tech ran for 2.7 yards per attempt, for a total of 79 yards on 29 attempts.

When looking at how many points they score, the Bulldogs rank 119th nationally with an average of 18.8 points per game. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 320.3 yards per outing, good for 116th in Division 1. Louisiana Tech's offense totaled 170 penalty yards on 20 infractions, which ranks 130th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They threw 5 interceptions, allowed 7 fumbles and were able to gain 61 first downs. For the season so far, the Bulldogs have gained 973 passing yards and averaged 243.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 59th in college football. They averaged 77.0 run yards per game and moved the ball a total of 308 yards.

The Bulldogs are allowing 21.8 points per game, ranking 54th in Division 1. Louisiana Tech has totaled 405 yards on the ground (101.3 yards per outing) and 4 touchdowns rushing this season. In total, they gave up a total of 87 points. They have allowed opponents three touchdowns via the pass and 198.3 yards per outing, which ranks them 48th in college football. The Bulldogs' defense has been on the field for 266 games, good for third in the country. Their defense has recovered 2 fumbles and 1 pick over the course of the season.

Who will win the Blue Raiders/Bulldogs college football game against the spread tonight?

Parlays Expert Opinion: Take the Bulldogs -5.5

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