10* TUE CONF-USA GAME OF WEEK - 29-14 (+$14K)
(NCAAF) Middle Tennessee vs. Liberty,
Point Spread: 14.50 | -110.00 Middle Tennessee (Away)
Result: Win
This is a 10* CONFERENCE-USA GOW on MTSU.

The Blue Raiders are just 2-5, but they won't be going down without a fight this week. MTSU had a difficult early schedule and I think i'll give Liberty everything it can handle on Tuesday night.

Liberty is the cream of the crop of the conference, 6-0, including 4-0 in league play. MTSU on the other hand is 0-3 on the road.

The contrarian in me absolutely loves MTSU here, with the majority of the public money quick to back the Flames and these amazing numbers. And they are great, but I think this spread is just now too large, as every "Joe public" bettor is quick to bet the favorite in this one, not taking into account MTSU's early tough schedule whatsoever, only looking at the wins and losses.

The Blue Raiders also come off their second win and cover of the seaosn in a 31-23 victory over Louisiana Tech. QB Nicholas Vattiato had 248 yards on 23 of 29 passing, two TD's and no INT's.

Liberty has been fantastic, but with a game at WKU next weekend, the team right below them in the standings, not only does this set up as a letdown spot, but also a lookahead spot. Add those two factors together and you get "trap game" around these parts!

Either way, I say that Vattiato keeps his team within striking distance down the stretch.

No outright, but closer than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe.

Grab the points, the play is MTSU.

Good luck, NP