Delaware Blue Hens vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Predictions

A close Conference USA matchup

Delaware visits Middle Tennessee on Tuesday with both teams 2-3 overall and 0-1 in Conference USA, according to Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Delaware won last season’s meeting 31-28, another reason to expect little separation between these teams.

SPF lists Delaware as a 1.5-point favorite with a -118 moneyline. Middle Tennessee is +1.5 and -102 to win, while the total is 47.5. Those prices make Delaware the slight favorite despite Middle Tennessee’s home-field advantage.

Why Middle Tennessee can win

Middle Tennessee running back Antonio Martin Jr. has three 100-yard games and averages 77.0 rushing yards and 5.35 yards per carry. Wide receiver Cam Lacy has added 31 catches for 335 yards and four touchdowns through five games, giving the Blue Raiders two proven ways to move the ball.

The Blue Raiders have forced seven turnovers and own a plus-five turnover margin through five games. Another extra possession could decide a matchup priced within two points, but turnover margin can swing quickly and there isn’t enough comparable information about Delaware to justify backing Middle Tennessee.

Prediction and betting view

Middle Tennessee is the low-confidence pick to win at home, but the more responsible betting decision is Pass. The Blue Raiders’ playmakers and turnover margin make an upset plausible, while the limited evidence on Delaware prevents a reliable side or total wager.