Written By: Evan Perkins
Another great college football betting opportunity is coming soon as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) aim to face the sixth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, at 4:15 PM ET at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Missouri. The Rebels are heavily favored, with their point spread currently at -41.0 (-110).
The Blue Raiders have solid momentum as they approach this monster of a battle. They are coming off a 32-25 win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, where Frank Peasant ended the game with a touchdown with just 14 seconds remaining.
Peasant's 10 carries led to 49 yards and two touchdowns on the day. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato completed 20 of 35 passes for 210 yards but also had a touchdown and an interception. Vattiato has to be more precise against the Rebels if the Blue Raiders have any hopes of getting the offense going.
The Blue Raiders put up 328 yards and had 20 first downs. In comparison, they allowed the Golden Eagles to have 341 yards and 21 first downs. If they let the Rebels to get this much offense, this game will be out of reach quickly.
One big key to their success against the Golden Eagles was their ability to have more possessions, which amounted to nearly 33 minutes with the ball. They must control the pace to have any shot at success against the Rebels.
The Rebels greatly overpowered the Furman Paladins in their season opener, 76-0. They were up 52-0 at the half before sitting out their starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart.
Dart completed 22 of 27 passes, had 418 yards, and had six touchdowns (five from passes). Tre Harris also had a phenomenal day, receiving eight passes and totaling 179 yards with two touchdowns. This duo will likely shine in the battle with the Blue Raiders, as their offense has been accurate.
The Rebels threw for 772 yards and 37 first downs, showing enormous action that led to scoring points. The Paladins were held scoreless with 172 yards, seven first downs, and a turnover.
Their offense is strong enough to run the score up. In addition, the defense will also shine and get stops to put a struggle on the Blue Raiders' defense.
MyBookie sets you for the college football betting odds in the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Ole Miss Rebels matchup. The odds show the Rebels as 41.0-point favorites while at home.
Market trends show the Rebels having a 98.0 percent chance of winning. As for the point spread, the Rebels have too many strengths on both sides of the ball to achieve that kind of victory.
