September 11, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, United States; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Chamarri Conner (right) tackles wide receiver Jaylin Lane (83) of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-4) are a huge 14.5-point favorite heading into their matchup on Friday, October 22, 2021, against the UConn Huskies (1-7). The total points for the game is set at 54.
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Odds for Middle Tennessee vs. UConn
Odds courtesy of Sports betting YES.
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Middle Tennessee |
-14.5 |
54 |
Over / Under Insights
- Middle Tennessee and its opponents have combined to score more than 54 points in three of five games this season.
- UConn has combined with their opponents to score more than 54 points in two games this season.
- Friday’s total is 10.2 points higher than the two teams’ combined average of 43.8 points per game.
- The 66.3 points per game that these two squads have yielded to rivals this season are 12.3 more than the 54 totals for this tournament.
- The Blue Raiders and their opponents have scored an average of 58.8 points per game in 2021, 4.8 more than Friday’s total.
- In 2021, games involving the Huskies averaged a total of 53.7 points, 0.3 less than the over / under set for this game.
Middle Tennessee statistics and trends
- Middle Tennessee has a win against the spread in six games this year.
- Middle Tennessee’s games this year have surpassed one of five total set points (20%).
- The Blue Raiders accumulate 27.2 points per game, 7.8 less than the Huskies surrender per match (35.0).
- When Middle Tennessee scores more than 35.0 points, it is 0-0-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
- The Blue Raiders are averaging 104.5 fewer yards per game (328.5) than the Huskies give up per game (433.0).
- The Blue Raiders have turned the ball around seven times this season, three fewer than the Huskies have forced (10).
- Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Middle Tennessee at SISportsbook.
UConn Statistics and Trends
- In UConn’s eight games this season, he has four wins against differential.
- So far this season, the Huskies have been installed as underdogs by a margin of 14.5 points or more five times and are 3-2 ATS in those contests.
- This year’s UConn games have exceeded the total two out of seven opportunities (28.6%).
- This season the Huskies are averaging 14.7 fewer points per game (16.6) than the Blue Raiders (31.3).
- The Huskies accumulate 156.2 fewer yards per game (278.8) than the Blue Raiders allow per game (435.0).
- The Huskies have 13 gifts this season, while the Blue Raiders have 17 gifts.
- Go to SISportsbook to find the last money line, margin, and over / under odds for this pairing.
Seasonal statistics
| Middle Tennessee | Statistics | UConn |
|---|---|---|
|
27.2 |
Average Points Scored |
16.6 |
|
31.3 |
Average Points allowed |
35.0 |
|
328.5 |
Average Total Yards |
278.8 |
|
435.0 |
Average Total Yards Allowed |
433.0 |
|
7 |
Gifts |
13 |
|
17 |
To carry out |
10 |
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.