On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Liberty Flames (4-1) will be playing on their home turf against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-3). The Flames are heavily favored, with a staggering 19.5-point advantage. Both teams boast formidable defenses, with the Flames ranking eighth in the nation in defending against the pass, while the Blue Raiders hold a respectable 14th position in the same category. The anticipated point total for this game has been established at 59.5.
Betting Odds
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
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Liberty | -19.5 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -105 | -115 |
The betting information provided in this article is based on data from DraftKings as of October 9, 2021 at 12:00 AM ET. You can find the current betting odds in the table below, and if you want to place a bet, simply CLICK HERE to visit DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Game Information
- The scheduled game day is Saturday, October 9, 2021.
- Time for the game: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Williams Stadium
Flames Player Insights
- Liberty’s quarterback, Malik Willis, has been an exceptional asset to the team this season. With an impressive 1,105 passing yards (averaging 221 yards per game), he has emerged as a leading force. Furthermore, he has showcased his accuracy by completing 71% of his passes and has contributed significantly with 11 touchdown passes. Not only does he excel in the passing game, but he has also demonstrated his prowess in running the ball. With 418 rushing yards (averaging 83.6 yards per game) on 66 carries, he has been a dual-threat on the field. This is further highlighted by his six rushing touchdowns, solidifying his impact on Liberty’s offense.
- T.J. Green has accumulated a total of 173 yards on 38 carries this season, averaging 34.6 yards per game.
- The team is led by Demario Douglas, who has accumulated a total of 375 receiving yards at an average of 75 yards per game. He has successfully completed 27 receptions and scored three touchdowns.
- So far this season, C.J. Daniels has achieved an impressive 246-yard total (averaging 49.2 receiving yards per game). He has also scored four touchdowns and caught 13 passes.
- Kevin Shaa has accumulated a total of 107 yards (averaging 35.7 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns from his six successful catches.
Flames Team Stats
- This season, the Flames have scored an average of 34.2 points per game, which is 4.8 points higher than the 29.4 points conceded by the Blue Raiders.
- Liberty has a perfect record of 3-0 in games where it scores over 29.4 points.
- This season, the Blue Raiders have been outscoring their opponents by an average of 15.4 points per game (30), while the Flames have been allowing an average of 14.6 points.
- Liberty has a record of 4-1 when they hold opposing offenses to fewer than 30 points.
- This season, the Flames offense outperforms the Blue Raiders defense by a significant margin in terms of yards gained per game compared to yards allowed (442.6 to 276.2), giving them a 166.4-yard advantage.
- The Flames have a third down conversion rate of 46.4%, placing them 34th in college football. On the other hand, the Blue Raiders’ defense ranks 107th in this category, with a conversion rate of 45%.
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Flames Betting Insights
- This season, Liberty has successfully covered the spread in three of their matchups, with a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 0 ties.
- The Flames hold a flawless ATS record of 1-0 in games where they have played as 19.5-point favorites or more.
- Out of four opportunities this season, games featuring Liberty have gone over only once.
- The Flames emerged victorious in their previous matchup, defeating the UAB Blazers with a score of 36-12. Despite being considered underdogs by 3 points, the Flames managed to exceed expectations and cover the spread.
- The total points scored by the teams amounted to 48, falling short of the 49-point over/under.
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