The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (5-14, 2-4 CUSA) will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Rice Owls (7-12, 2-4 CUSA) at Tudor Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Rice Owls ATS Prediction
In the Blue Raiders’ last contest, they defeated the UTEP Miners, 75-72. The Blue Raiders had a turnover percentage of 15.6 (better than their season average of 21.6) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 30.7). Middle Tennessee rallied around Reggie Scurry, who put up 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Owls lost a tough one against the North Texas Mean Green in their last game, 76-75. North Texas’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over Rice. The Mean Green posted a mark of 12.5 (stronger than their season average of 16.7), while the Owls had a rate of 22.0 (above their season average of 15.9). With 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Jack Williams was the top scorer from either team.
After the Blue Raiders won the sole game against the Owls last season, 94-75, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Blue Raiders had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 16.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.456).
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Rice Owls Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rice ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Middle Tennessee ranks 260th (18.1).
The Owls rank 131st in assists per game (13.6) while the Blue Raiders rank 248th (10.5).
Middle Tennessee ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Rice ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
The Owls rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Blue Raiders rank 93rd (3.4).
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The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 9.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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