Move over mid-week MACtion! We’ve now got the crazy C-USA to carry the early week college football schedule, as the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a battle of the blues.
It’s been a tough season for the Blue Raiders, who have just one win, while the Blue Hens are trying to inch closer to bowl eligibility in their first season in the FBS.
My Middle Tennessee vs. Delaware predictions and college football picks explain why the Hens will be the cock of the Walk on Wednesday, October 22.
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Middle Tennessee vs Delaware prediction
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware best bet: Delaware team total Over 32.5 (-115)
Despite back-to-back losses, the 3-3 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens’ first foray into FBS football hasn’t gone too badly. They are led by quarterback Nick Minicucci and a defense that is one of the more underrated units in the Group of Five.
Meanwhile, it’s been a tough go for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, with their lone win coming in a one-point victory over Nevada back on Sept. 13. And the numbers aren’t pretty. The Blue Raiders rank 122nd in EPA per play on offense and 118th in EPA per play on defense.
They’ve really been torched by opposing QBs, ranking 126th in opponent EPA per dropback and 96th in defensive success rate on dropbacks. So, slowing down an ever-improving Minicucci looks like a tough task.
Minicucci has thrown for 1,801 yards at 7.6 yards per attempt while completing 64.4% of his passes so far this season. He’s also thrown for at least 300 yards in three of his last five games.
Minicucci has helped the Blue Hens average 29 points per game over their last four, topping 38 twice in that stretch. I like them to make it three times in five games against a Middle Tennessee defense that leaks like a sieve.
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware same-game parlay
Minicucci’s favorite target this season has been Kyre Duplessis. The 5-foot-11 wideout already has 28 catches for 430 yards. However, he has only found the end zone twice this season. That changes this week.
We’ve noted how Middle Tennessee's pass defense is bad, but the team has also allowed opponents to throw 14 touchdown passes. That ranks 115th in the country.
Not to beat down on the Blue Raiders, but things just ain’t great with this team. Bad offense plus bad defense equals slow starts. Middle Tennessee ranks 105th in opponent first-half scoring, giving up an average of 17 points in the opening half.
I like Delaware to get off to a good start, so round this SGP out with the Blue Hens to cover the 6.5-point first-half spread.
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware SGP
- Delaware team total Over 32.5
- Kyre Duplessis anytime TD
- Delaware -6.5 first half
Our deep-ball SGP: Singin' the blues
The place you should attack Delaware is through the air, and big-bodied Nahzae Cox is the Blue Raiders' best threat to score in the red zone, already grabbing four touchdowns this season.
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware SGP
- Delaware team total Over 32.5
- Kyre Duplessis anytime TD
- Delaware -6.5 first half
- Nahzae Cox anytime TD
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware odds
- Spread: Middle Tennessee +9.5 | Delaware -9.5
- Moneyline: Middle Tennessee +270 | Delaware -395
- Over/Under: Over 55.5 | Under 55.5
Middle Tennessee vs Delaware trend to know
Delaware has covered the 1H Spread in 4 of its last 5 games for +2.85 Units and a 50% ROI. Find more college football betting trends for Middle Tennessee vs Delaware.
How to watch Middle Tennessee vs Delaware
| Location | Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE |
| Date | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
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