Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeat Delaware Blue Hens 33-30: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · NCAAF · Delaware Blue Hens 30, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 33

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Delaware Blue Hens 33–30 on Tuesday, October 13, covering the +1.5 spread. The game went over the 47.5 total, finishing at 63 combined points.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders final score and game recap

Middle Tennessee led 5–3 after the first quarter. The Blue Hens extended their advantage in the second period, outscoring Middle Tennessee 13–7 to reach halftime up 16–12. Middle Tennessee reversed course in the third quarter, scoring 14 points to Delaware's 7 and taking a 26–23 lead. Both teams scored 7 points in the fourth quarter, with Middle Tennessee securing the three-point win.

Tyler Bell completed 22 of 36 passes for 306 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Delaware. Donovan Lewis caught six passes for 83 yards. Roman Gagliano went 22 of 32 for 291 yards and three touchdowns for Middle Tennessee, while Koraun Perdue hauled in four catches for 103 yards and a receiving touchdown.

Who covered the spread in Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Middle Tennessee covered as a +1.5 underdog, winning by three points. The line did not move from open to close.

Did Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went over 47.5, finishing at 63 points—15.5 points over the total. The total opened at 48 and moved down 0.5 to 47.5.

How did AiQ's Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders predictions do?

AiQ finished 5–4 across all graded picks on this game.

• Moneyline: Picked Delaware at -120 — LOSS.
• Spread: Picked Middle Tennessee +1.5 — WIN.
• Total: Picked Over 47.5 — WIN.
• Player props: 5–3 record, netting +$88.74 on $100 per pick.

AiQ's moneyline pick carried -3.5% expected value. The model assigned Delaware a 52% win probability, translating to an implied -118 price, but the market offered -120. The unfavorable pricing explained the loss despite a correct probability assessment.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders player prop results

AiQ's player prop slate finished 5–3, netting +$88.74.

• Sean Wilson under 53.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 35 — WIN.
• Donovan Lewis under 2.5 receptions at -172; actual 6 — LOSS.
• Cam'ron Lacy anytime touchdown at -120; actual 0 — LOSS.
• Donovan Lewis anytime touchdown at +350; actual 0 — LOSS.
• Cam'ron Lacy under 6.5 receptions at -136; actual 4 — WIN.
• Da'Wain Lofton under 3.5 receptions at -136; actual 3 — WIN.
• Sean Wilson under 4.5 receptions at -142; actual 4 — WIN.
• Roman Gagliano over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -122; actual 3 — WIN.

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals

• First-half moneyline: Delaware won the first half (paid -115).
• First-quarter moneyline: Middle Tennessee won the first quarter (paid -115).
• First-half total 24.5: Over (paid +102); 28 points were scored.
• First-quarter total 9.5: Under (paid -105); 8 points were scored.
• Middle Tennessee team total 24.5: Over (paid +100); they finished with 33.
• Delaware team total 24.5: Over (paid -104); they finished with 30.
• First-half spread: Delaware -0.5 covered (paid +110).

Delaware Blue Hens vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The closing moneyline had Delaware at -120 and Middle Tennessee at +33. After removing the vig, the sportsbook implied Delaware at 42% and Middle Tennessee at 58%, with a bookmaker margin of 29.7%. Middle Tennessee's +33 line paid $33 on a $100 wager.

Delaware Blue Hens and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders betting trends: 2026 season

Delaware sits 2–4 overall, 2–1 at home and 0–3 away or neutral. Against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line, they are 3–3. They have gone over the total twice and under four times. Their last five results read L, L, L, W, L, marking a three-game losing streak.

Middle Tennessee is 3–3 overall, unbeaten at home (3–0) and 0–3 away or neutral. They are 4–2 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line and have hit the over twice while falling under four times. Their last five results read W, L, L, W, L.

What's next for Delaware Blue Hens and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders?

Delaware hosts Missouri State Bears on Tuesday, October 20. Middle Tennessee travels to Florida International Panthers on the same date.

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