UAB at Middle Tennessee 11/24/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7- 4, 6-1 CONF) are heading home this week in order to host the visiting UAB Blazers (9-2, 7-0 CONF).

UAB will be traveling in this game with the hopes of scoring a win in order to wash away last week's loss to TA&M. Middle Tennessee was just rolled by #17 UK and the Blue Raiders are desperate to get back into the win column in order to close out the season. UAB will be slightly favored in what should be a very competitive game.

Middle Tennessee is averaging 30 PPG on offense this season while mostly leaning on the arm of QB Brent Stockstill (2,591 yards, 24 TD, 6 INT). Stockstill has showcased the ability to push the ball around without turning it over. Middle Tennessee is giving up 27 PPG on defense this season while absolutely leaking passing yards thanks to a middling secondary. UAB comes into this game with a strong defense and a consistent offense. Blazers are scoring 32 PPG on offense this season while racking up over 430 yards from scrimmage per outing. UAB is also only surrendering 16 PPG to opposing teams on defense so far this season. UAB should be able to contest everything that Middle Tennessee tries to do in this game. We like UAB to come out firing by trying to run the ball down Middle Tennessee's defense.