Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee odds, picks and predictions
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-1, 2-0 CUSA) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4, 0-1) meet Wednesday at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn., for a Conference USA battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Jacksonville State vs. Middle Tennessee odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Gamecocks had a miraculous comeback in a 35-28 victory against Sam Houston State Thursday. Jacksonville State trailed 28-20 with just 1:11 left in regulation, but coach Rich Rodriguez's team drove the length of the field, with QB Logan Smothers hitting WR Perry Carter for a 28-yard touchdown with 13 ticks left. Smothers then had a successful 2-point conversion pass to force OT, where he shined in the extra session.
The Blue Raiders were on the short end of a 31-10 loss at home at Western Kentucky in the CUSA opener on Thursday night. Not only is Middle Tennessee just 1-4 straight up, but it is also 1-4 against the spread (ATS). The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for MTSU.
Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll powered by Paste BN Sports
Stream select live college football games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jacksonville State +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Middle Tennessee -176 (bet $176 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State +3.5 (-110) | Middle Tennessee -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Jacksonville State 27, Middle Tennessee 24
Moneyline
JACKSONVILLE STATE (+146) is a decent play as a rather moderate underdog. The Gamecocks have just one setback, falling to Coastal Carolina on Sept. 9. It was also the team's lone non-cover, too, as it is 3-1-1 ATS in 5 games.
Middle Tennessee is rather heavily favored for a team sitting at 1-4, but 2 of those setbacks are against SEC-ranked teams Alabama and Missouri, so the record looks a little worse than it is. The Blue Raiders also lost by 21 to Western Kentucky last week, and it has an 8-point loss to Colorado State, with the lone victory against FCS opponent Murray State.
The Gamecocks are on a roll, and brimming with conference after last week's comeback OT win against the Bearkats.
Against the spread
JACKSONVILLE STATE +3.5 (-110) catching 3 and a hook is a decent play, especially if you just can't bring yourself to play the road 'dog straight up.
Middle Tennessee is just 1-4 ATS in 5 games this season, including 0-2 ATS at home. Jax State won and either covered or pushed last week at Sam Houston depending on when you placed your wager.
Over/Under
UNDER 51.5 (-110) is the lean, but be very careful.
The Under is a perfect 4-for-4 for Jacksonville State in games that ended in regulation. Middle Tennessee has cashed the Under in 3 of the past 4 games overall, and it has produced 23 or fewer points in all 4 games against FBS opponents this season.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from Paste BN Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire
[]