The Belmont Bruins (4-3) will travel to the Murphy Athletic Center to meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-4). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Belmont Bruins vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Blue Raiders fell to the Ohio Bobcats, 75-63, while the Bruins were defeated by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 87-82.
Belmont held Eastern Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.4 (below their season average of 29.8) while Middle Tennessee held Ohio to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.2). Middle Tennessee was lifted by Antonio Green, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Nick Muszynski was a key piece for Belmont with 30 points and seven rebounds.
The Bruins won the lone game between these two teams last year, 92-73. The Bruins’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blue Raiders. Belmont had a rate of 14.7, while Middle Tennessee posted a mark of 22.3.
Getting to the line could be hard to come by for Middle Tennessee in this matchup. The Blue Raiders rank 289th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.202, while Belmont ranks 32nd in FTA rate allowed (0.184) dating back to last season.
Belmont Bruins vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Belmont ranks first in assists per game (19.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 248th (12.0).
- The Bruins rank 113th in steals per game (6.7) while the Blue Raiders rank 274th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Belmont averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 89th in the NCAA. Middle Tennessee ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Bruins rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Blue Raiders rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Middle Tennessee averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 46th in the nation. Belmont ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).