Missouri State Bears vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/8

College Football Preview

The Missouri State Bears will travel to Murfreesboro to face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in Week 7 of the 2025 regular season. This game will take place at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Wednesday, October 8, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN2.

Both teams belong to Conference USA, and each will be looking to improve their conference records. Missouri State comes into the game with a 2-3 record, while Middle Tennessee holds a 1-4 record. With both teams eager for a win, this game could be a competitive one under the lights.

Missouri State Team Preview

The Missouri State Bears have played five games this season. They have two wins and three losses. Their wins came against UT Martin Skyhawks and Marshall Thundering Herd.

Jacob Clark is the standout quarterback for the Bears. He has thrown for 1,195 yards and eight touchdowns. He also has six interceptions this season.

On defense, the Bears have been strong in forcing turnovers. They have three interceptions and four fumble recoveries. However, they have allowed 158 points this season.

Missouri State vs Middle Tennessee Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Missouri State Bears vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
  • Venue: Johnny ‘Red’ Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN
  • Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Missouri State Moneyline -132, Middle Tennessee Moneyline +111, Spread Missouri State -2.5 (-111), Spread Middle Tennessee +2.5 (-109), Total Over 51.0 (-111), Total Under 51.0 (-109)

Middle Tennessee Team Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have had a challenging start to their 2025 season. They have managed only one win against the Nevada Wolf Pack, with a close score of 14-13. In other games, they faced defeats, including losses to Austin Peay, Wisconsin, Marshall, and Kennesaw State.

On the offensive side, Nicholas Vattiato has been a key player, leading with 1,132 passing yards. Jekail Middlebrook has contributed with 340 rushing yards across five games. Nahzae Cox has been effective as a wide receiver, with 341 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

The team’s defense has been busy, with nine sacks and three interceptions. However, they have allowed 155 points against them this season. The Blue Raiders are also facing several player injuries, with many players listed as questionable for upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game has Missouri State favored by 2.5 points. Missouri State’s offense ranks 77th in points for, while Middle Tennessee ranks 89th. Considering Missouri State’s stronger offensive performance and better defensive rankings, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Missouri State 28, Middle Tennessee 24.

The total for the game is set at 51.0 points. Missouri State and Middle Tennessee have both struggled defensively, with points against rankings of 98th and 96th respectively. Given these defensive challenges, the game is likely to go over the total. The projected total score is 52 points.