Duke vs Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Duke Blue Devils head to Middle Tennessee this week to take on the Blue Raiders. Duke is a perfect 3-0 on the season. The Blue Devils are 1-0 on the road this season. Duke has scored 26 points in all three games so far. The Blue Devils are averaging 269 passing yards per game. Stay up to date with our expert's College Football Picks. 

The Duke Blue Devils beat the UConn Huskies in their last game 26-21. QB Mallik Murphy threw for 267 yards in the win. Murphy had 3 touchdowns with 1 passing touchdown. RB Star Thomas added 122 yards on the ground. Que'Sean Brown was the top receiver for the Blue Devils. Brown had 11 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. 

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-2 on the season. The Blue Raiders won their season opener but have lost two straight games. Middle Tennessee has allowed at least 49 points in their last two games. The Blue Raiders rank 28th in the country averaging 305 passing yards per game. 

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost to Western Kentucky in their last game 49-21. QB Nicholas Vattiato has 4 passing touchdowns on the season with 3 interceptions. WR Omari Kelly was the top receiver in the loss last week. Kelly has 9 catches for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns. 

The Duke Blue Devils are looking to win a fourth straight game this weekend. Middle Tennessee has struggled against quality teams over the two weeks. The Blue Raiders were outscored 101-24. Duke last played Middle Tennessee in 2019 when they won and scored 41 points. Watch for Duke's momentum to carry them into another victory. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils wins and cover ATS 31-14.