The Florida Atlantic Owls (9-5, 0-1 CUSA) will be at the Murphy Athletic Center to square off with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-11, 0-1 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Blue Raiders defeated the Lees-McRae Bobcats 91-69, while the Owls beat the Florida Tech Panthers 98-52.
Florida Atlantic played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. Florida Tech was 0.356 and 32.6, respectively, for those same stats. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.339 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602. For those same stats, Lees-McRae put up marks of 0.135 and 0.399, respectively. Middle Tennessee’s Reggie Scurry had a solid performance, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jailyn Ingram, meanwhile played a key role for Florida Atlantic with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 61-57. Middle Tennessee won the rebounding battle. The Blue Raiders had 14 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Owls had four and 36, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Ingram has been on fire as of late for Florida Atlantic, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The offense of Middle Tennessee will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Florida Atlantic. The Blue Raiders currently rank 339th in offensive efficiency, while the Owls are 79th in defensive efficiency. The Owls figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Florida Atlantic at Middle Tennessee Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Middle Tennessee ranks 263rd (16.4).
- The Owls rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Blue Raiders rank 122nd (4.1).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 98th in steals per game (6.7) while Florida Atlantic ranks 159th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Owls average 41.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. The Blue Raiders rank 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 142nd in assists per game (13.5) while Middle Tennessee ranks 243rd (9.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Blue Raiders have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Middle Tennessee has lost by an average of 10.5 points.
