Memphis Tigers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup

Check out our free Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Memphis Tigers pick and preview for this CFB week 5 game in Memphis. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 5 CFB matchup.

Memphis comes into this matchup as the heavy favorite with a -24.5 point spread, and the over/under line is currently at 60.5 points. The game is set for 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. ESNU will be covering the action as the Tigers, with a 3-1 record, host the 1-3 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The money line odds have Memphis at -3307 and Middle Tennessee at +1295.

Blue Raiders vs. Tigers Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Memphis Tigers
Where: Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Betting Odds MPHS -24.5, MTNST +1295 | MPHS -3307 O/U 60.5

Blue Raiders Preview:

Middle Tennessee is looking to bounce back after a 45-17 loss to Duke in which they failed to cover the +14.5 point spread. The over/under line was set at 51.5 points, but the teams combined for 62 points, hitting the over. With this defeat, the Blue Raiders dropped to 1-3 for the season.

Duke got off to a quick start, leading 28-10 at the end of the first quarter. Middle Tennessee added a touchdown in the second quarter, but Duke also scored, making it 35-10 at halftime. The Blue Raiders outscored Duke 7-3 in the third quarter but were unable to mount a comeback, as they were shut out in the fourth quarter.

Blue Raiders Offense Breakdown

In their 45-17 loss to Duke, Middle Tennessee's offense put up 295 yards, with 168 coming on the ground. The Blue Raiders picked up 18 first downs but struggled in the passing game, finishing with just 127 yards through the air. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato completed 63.6% of his passes for 127 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, ending with a passer rating of 68.62.

Jaiden Credle was the standout in the rushing game, averaging 10.4 yards per carry and finishing with 125 yards on the ground. Holden Willis led the receiving corps with three catches for 60 yards, including one of Middle Tennessee's two touchdowns in the game.

Blue Raiders Team Defense

Looking at Middle Tennessee's defense, they gave up 346 total yards in their most recent game, with 216 of those yards coming through the air. The Blue Raiders allowed three passing touchdowns and picked off one pass. On the ground, they surrendered 130 yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Tigers Preview:

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis's offense put up 659 yards in their last game, with 274 yards coming on the ground. The Tigers rushed for 4 touchdowns and added 385 yards through the air. Seth Henigan completed 57.1% of his passes for 371 yards, throwing 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, and ending with a passer rating of 81.77.

Brandon Thomas led the ground attack with 125 yards on 12 carries, averaging 10.4 yards per attempt. Koby Drake was the top receiver, with 9 receptions for 102 yards.

Tigers Team Defense

Memphis' defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 566 yards in their last game. Navy's ground game was particularly effective, racking up 361 rushing yards and five touchdowns. The Tigers also allowed 205 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, with Navy completing 10 of 14 pass attempts.

Blue Raiders vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 10 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 38 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Memphis Tigers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.