Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers 10-8-22

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers 10/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers 10/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will go against the UAB Blazers in NCAAF action in Protective Stadium, AL, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 3:30 PM ET.

 

After being defeated by UTSA in their conference opener last Friday, Middle Tennessee saw a three-game winning streak ended. The Blue Raiders are now 3-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play when they go to this place.

 

Middle Tennessee never drew closer than three points against UTSA after falling 10-0 after the first quarter due to their inability to contain the Roadrunners’ quarterback Frank Harris.

 

The Blue Raiders’ total offense was outgained 590-452, they got 20 first downs while giving up 32, and their time of possession was outgained 34:37 to 25:23.

 

The Blue Raiders’ passing offense this season ranks 40th in the FBS with an average of 272.2 yards per game. In terms of running offense, Middle Tennessee ranks just 114th out of the 131 FBS teams that played so far this season, averaging 106.4 yards per game.

 

With an average of 33 points scored per game, the Blue Raiders rank 53rd in scoring offense. Middle Tennessee is very weak on defense, giving up 29 points per game to rank 90th in scoring defense.

 

This season, Chase Cunningham completed 120 of 176 passes for 1,368 yards, 8 touchdowns, and three interceptions. 

 

  • The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches. 
  • The total went OVER in 4 of Middle Tennessee’s last 6 outings. 
  • The Blue Raiders are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches.

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers Predictions 10/8/2022

 

As they came off a road loss to Rice last week, UAB alternated victories and defeats in their first four games of the season. After the defeat, the Blazers’ record fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play.

 

UAB held a 17-7 halftime advantage over Rice but was outscored 21-7 in the second half to suffer a defeat. The Blazers had a 360-209 lead in total offense and gained 23 first downs while giving up 14, but they were unable to overcome the deficit.

 

The Blazers’ passing offense this season is 111th with an average of 181 yards per game while their rushing offense ranks 15th in the country with 220.5 yards per game.

 

UAB averages 33 points per game on offense, ranking 52nd in the FBS, while holding opponents to 17.5 points per game on defense, ranking 23rd overall.

 

Throughout this season, Dylan Hopkins completed 50 of 73 throws for 661 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 pick.

 

  • The Alabama-Birmingham Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 matches. 
  • The UAB Blazers are 13-6 SU in their last 19 contests. 
  • The total went UNDER in 4 of the Blazers’ last 5 matches against Middle Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers. The NCAAF pick for this game is the UAB Blazers. Middle Tennessee advances down the field by frequently and early using the air, as was seen in their surprise victory against Miami a few weeks ago.

 

The tandem of McBride and Brown Jr. leads UAB’s formidable ground attack, which makes things difficult for rival defenders. Middle Tennessee’s strength on defense, their pass rush, is negated by the Blazers’ offensive run-centricity and big defensive advantage.

 

This season, the Blue Raiders racked up 19 sacks, 11 interceptions, and limited opposition teams to 2.8 yards per run. However, James Madison was the most potent running squad they faced thus far, squeezing the Blue Raiders for 261 yards on 52 attempts in a 44-7 drubbing.

 

To win, UAB will likely need to run the ball well and rely on its defense to pick up the slack. The UAB Blazers will win by a predicted score of 37-21.

 

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers 10/8/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

NCAAF Starting Time: 3:30 PM (EDT)

 

Location: Protective Stadium, AL

 

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

 

TV: ConferenceUSA.TV

 

NCAAF Odds: UAB Blazers -9.5

 

NCAAF Totals: 52.5

 

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