Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs San Diego State Aztecs 12/23/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will meet with the San Diego State Aztecs in EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl action in Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, Hawaii, on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.
Middle Tennessee has a 7-5 record heading into the contest. With a 4-4 record, they came in fourth place in Conference USA.
Early in the year, the Blue Raiders defeated Miami on the road. However, after that victory, they dropped three consecutive matches, dropping their record to 3-4.
Middle Tennessee won four of their final five games to finish the season. By beating Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, and Florida International, they now won three consecutive matches.
The best quality of Middle Tennessee is its run defense. In terms of preventing the run, they are 27th in the nation. The average amount of running yards per game for the opposition is 121.9.
The Blue Raiders could need some assistance in the secondary. They are giving up 291.3 yards in the air, which is 129th-worst.
Additionally, they are giving up 28.1 points per game, which is 82nd-best. This year, the Blue Raiders had a 5-6-1 record against the spread.
When they are underdogs, they have a 4-4 record against the spread. When they are underdogs by 10 points or fewer, they are 2-4 against the spread. This season, the Blue Raiders have a 3-4 record against the spread away from home.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Middle Tennessee’s last 10 matches.
- The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Middle Tennessee’s last 6 matches played in December.
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs San Diego State Aztecs Predictions 12/23/2022
San Diego State has a 7-5 record going into the bowl game on Saturday. With a 5-3 record, they took home second place in their Mountain West Conference division.
Fresno State won the conference title by beating Boise State and finished first in the division with a 7-1 record. Prior to playing Air Force in their last game of the season, the Aztecs won three straight games. They were defeated by the Falcons 13-3 in the end.
In the contest, the Falcons ran for 271 yards against San Diego State with their running assault. The Aztecs were successful in defeating the teams they are expected to defeat, but when they play a quality team, they lose.
On Saturday against Middle Tennessee, running backs Kenan Christon, Jaylon Armstead, and Jordan Byrd will all play. Byrd, who ran for 389 yards this year, is the starter. Christon ran for 261 yards, and Armstead ran for 313 yards.
This year, the three running backs scored a total of six touchdowns. San Diego State’s defense was excellent this season.
In college football, they are surrendering just 20.2 points per game, which places them 20th. They rank 27th in the nation in terms of the 335.4 yards they allow per game. In terms of passing and running yards surrendered, they are rated 35 and 37 respectively.
- The San Diego State Aztecs are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The San Diego State Aztecs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches.
- The total went OVER in 4 of San Diego State’s last 5 matches played in December.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs San Diego State Aztecs. The NCAAF pick for this game is the San Diego State Aztecs. This year, Middle Tennessee is yet to encounter a rushing attack comparable to San Diego State’s.
The Aztecs can run all over the field against the Blue Raiders thanks to three different running backs who can defeat them and a mobile quarterback.
When Middle Tennessee attacks, the Aztecs may employ play-action passing to their advantage the whole game against the Blue Raiders’ terrible pass defense.
The Aztecs have one of the top defenses for a 7-5 club, which helps their cause. On Saturday night, they will be able to defeat the Blue Raiders with ease since they will be unable to move the ball.
The San Diego State Aztecs will win to a predicted score of 28-21.
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs San Diego State Aztecs 12/23/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAF Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, Hawaii
Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
TV: ESPN
NCAAF Odds: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +6.5
NCAAF Totals: 48.5