Middle Tenn State vs Memphis Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 5

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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (5) looks to pass during the second half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
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  • The Memphis is a -25.5 point favorite vs. Middle Tenn State
  • The Middle Tennessee vs. Memphis Total(Over/Under): 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3) visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to take on the Memphis Tigers (3-1) on Sep. 28 in Memphis, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Memphis is a betting favorite in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-110).

The Middle Tennessee vs. Memphis Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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Middle Tennessee vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Middle Tennessee+25.5 -11061.5 -110+1450
Memphis -25.5 -11061.5 -110-5000

Middle Tennessee vs Memphis Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Memphis will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Middle Tenn State and Memphis, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Middle Tennessee vs Memphis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Middle Tennessee will cover the spread with 87.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.05 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+3.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Memphis have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+4.20 Units / 15% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Middle Tennessee players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Middle Tennessee Player Prop Bets Today

  • Nicholas Vattiato has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.15 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Holden Willis has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Nicholas Vattiato has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Memphis players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Memphis Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Demeer Blankumsee has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Roc Taylor has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Seth Henigan has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Seth Henigan has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 77% ROI)

Middle Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Middle Tenn State is 0-3 against the spread this college football season (-3.25 Units / -74.71% ROI).

    Memphis Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Memphis is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 67.42% ROI).

    Middle Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Memphis

    Middle Tennessee is 2-10 (.167) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .487

    Middle Tennessee is 3-5 (.375) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .551

    Middle Tennessee is 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-16th-worst in FBS; Average: .490

    Middle Tennessee is 3-9 (.250) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .425

    Memphis: Keys to the Game vs. Middle Tennessee

    Memphis is undefeated (7-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .548

    Memphis is 12-2 (.857) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572

    Memphis is 11-1 (.917) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .590

    Memphis is 10-1 (.909) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-15th-best in FBS; Average: .685

    Matchup Notes for Middle Tennessee vs. Memphis

    Memphis’s QBs has thrown for 1,126 passing yards in 4 games (281.5 YPG) this season — 29th-best among FBS teams. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 342.0 passing yards per game this season — worst among FBS defenses.

    Memphis’s offense has thrown for 1,126 passing yards in 4 games (281.5 YPG) this season — 30th-best among FBS offenses. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 342.0 passing yards per game this season — worst among FBS defenses.

    Memphis’s RBs has 24 receptions in 4 games (6.0 per game) this season — T-5th-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 25.2 receptions per game this season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.

    Middle Tennessee’s RBs has rushed for 352 yards on 85 carries (just 4.1 YPC) this season — T-21st-worst among FBS RBs. Memphis’s defense have allowed just 3.7 YPC to RBs this season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

    Middle Tennessee has 90 receptions in 4 games (22.5 per game) this season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Memphis’s defense has allowed just 14.8 receptions per game this season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.

    Middle Tennessee’s RBs has 23 receptions in 4 games (5.8 per game) this season — T-7th-best among FBS RBs. Memphis’s defense has allowed just 14.8 receptions per game this season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.

    Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends

    Middle Tennessee TEs have averaged 20.4 yards per reception (143 yards/7 catches) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.0

    Middle Tennessee TEs have been targeted 13 times on 3rd down this season– most among FBS Teams

    Middle Tennessee TEs have 6 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

    Middle Tennessee RBs have averaged just 4.5 Yards per Carry (1,332 yards/297 carries) since the 2023 season– T-24th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

    Middle Tennessee RBs have averaged 6.2 Yards per Carry (373 yards/60 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-12th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

    Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends

    Memphis TEs have been targeted 10 times in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams

    Memphis’s QBs has thrown for 1,126 passing yards in 4 games (281.5 YPG) this season — 29th-best among FBS teams. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 342.0 passing yards per game this season — worst among FBS defenses.

    Memphis Skill Players were targeted 31 times in the 4th quarter last week– most among FBS Teams

    Memphis QBs have 21 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams

    Memphis’s offense has thrown for 1,126 passing yards in 4 games (281.5 YPG) this season — 30th-best among FBS offenses. Middle Tennessee’s defense has allowed 342.0 passing yards per game this season — worst among FBS defenses.

    Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends

    Middle Tennessee has allowed 8 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most in FBS

    Middle Tennessee has allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (9 completions/9 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

    Middle Tennessee has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 4 of 16 attempts (25%) on 3rd and long this season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 9%

    Middle Tennessee has allowed 6 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-4th-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

    Middle Tennessee has allowed 342.0 Passing Yards per game (1,368/4) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 206.6

    Memphis Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

    Memphis allowed passes of 20+ yards on 5 of 14 attempts (36%) last week– best in FBS; Average: 10%

    Memphis allowed passes of 20+ yards on 5 of 14 attempts (36%) last week– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

    Memphis allowed 20.5 yards per completion (205 yards/10 completions) last week– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.9

    Memphis has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 5 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.

    Memphis allowed 14.6 Yards per Attempt (205 yards/14 attempts) last week– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7.4


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