Nevada vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

Footballs sit ready on the field before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Muncie, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Nevada Wolf Pack are a -3.5 point favorite vs. the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
  • Nevada vs. Middle Tennessee Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Nevada (1-1) visit Johnny Red Floyd Stadium to take on Middle Tennessee (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Murfreesboro, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Nevada Wolf Pack are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-112).

The Nevada vs. Middle Tennessee Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nevada-3.5 -11250.5 -105-175
Middle Tennessee +3.5 -10550.5 -112+150

Nevada vs Middle Tennessee Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Nevada will win this game with 57.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Nevada vs Middle Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Nevada will cover the spread with 53.7% 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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  • Nevada has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Nevada has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Nevada has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Nevada have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Nevada have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Nevada Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Nevada Wolf Pack is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Nevada is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Nevada is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Nevada is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Middle Tennessee Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Middle Tennessee is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Middle Tennessee is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.22 Units / -100% ROI
  • Middle Tennessee is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 91.74% ROI

Nevada: Keys to the Game vs. Middle Tennessee

Nevada was winless (0-8) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Nevada was winless (0-8) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .406

Nevada was 3-8 (.273) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-38th-worst in FBS; Average: .442

Nevada was winless (0-8) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .454

Middle Tennessee: Keys to the Game vs. Nevada

Middle Tennessee was 1-9 (.100) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-11th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259

Middle Tennessee was 3-8 (.273) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Middle Tennessee was 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– 5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385

Middle Tennessee was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Matchup Notes for Nevada vs. Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee’s RBs averaged 7.2 targets per game last season — T-6th-highest among FBS RBs. Nevada’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee had 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-34th-best among FBS skill players. Nevada’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee’s WRs had 1.4 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Nevada’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.

Nevada’s QBs threw for 1,784 passing yards in 12 games (just 148.7 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 256.2 passing yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada’s offense threw for 1,784 passing yards in 12 games (just 148.7 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS offenses. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 256.2 passing yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada’s RBs averaged 9.4 yards after the catch last season — T-29th-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 12.8 RAC last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada Offensive Stats & Trends

Nevada’s QBs threw for 1,784 passing yards in 12 games (just 148.7 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 256.2 passing yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada’s offense threw for 1,784 passing yards in 12 games (just 148.7 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS offenses. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 256.2 passing yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada’s RBs averaged 9.4 yards after the catch last season — T-29th-best among FBS RBs. Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 12.8 RAC last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.

Nevada WRs averaged a touchdown every 31.7 receptions (95 Rec/3 TDs) last season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.4

Nevada Skill Players were targeted 17 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee TEs had 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter last season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Middle Tennessee threw one interception on 149 attempts in the 4th quarter last season– 7th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 32.0

Middle Tennessee TEs had 17 receptions for 20 or more yards last season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Middle Tennessee’s RBs averaged 7.2 targets per game last season — T-6th-highest among FBS RBs. Nevada’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Middle Tennessee had 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-34th-best among FBS skill players. Nevada’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.

Nevada Defensive Stats & Trends

Nevada had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 30.3

Nevada had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 31.0

Nevada allowed 29 rushing TDs in the Red Zone last season– most in FBS

Nevada allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (34 completions/50 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 55%

Nevada averaged 1.1 sacks per game last season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: 2.1

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends

Middle Tennessee had no interceptions and 17 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.4

Middle Tennessee allowed 31 TD passes last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Middle Tennessee allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) last season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Middle Tennessee allowed 31 TD passes last season– most in FBS

Middle Tennessee tackled opponents for a loss on just 62 of 464 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.


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