Conference USA Showdown: Undefeated Liberty Flames Take on Struggling Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Game outlook

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will face off against the undefeated Liberty Flames in a Conference USA battle on Tuesday night. Liberty has been undefeated so far this season with three conference wins, while the Blue Raiders are currently 2-5 overall and are coming off their first conference win last weekend. Kick off is scheduled for 6:00 PM EST on Tuesday and Liberty is the opening betting favorite at -13.5.

Game Info

When: Tuesday, 10/17/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Williams Stadium Stadium Blue Raiders vs Flames Betting Odds Moneyline: Blue Raiders +465 | Flames -683

Spread: Blue Raiders +13.5 (-110) | Flames -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 87%.

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders

Middle Tennesse improved to 2-5 on the season last Tuesday night with a 31-23 win over Louisiana Tech at home, ending a three-game losing streak and earning the team's first Conference USA win of the season. The Blue Raiders were led by quarterback Nicholas Vattiato who was 23-of-29 for 248 yards and threw two touchdowns without an interception. Holden Willis and Elijah Metcalf each had four catches and a touchdown, and the team totaled 353 yards of total offense without turning the ball over. On the defensive side of the ball, Middle Tennesse utilized the bend but don't break theory: The Blue Raiders allowed 419 yards of total offense, including 390 through the air, but had four tackles for loss including two sacks and an interception. Overall, Middle Tennessee has a power ranking of 73 and is ranked 114th in offensive confidence (20.67 points per game) and 112th in defensive confidence (33.33 points conceded per game). Additionally, the Blue Raiders are 124th in the country in turnover differential and 94th in penalties this season.