The Charlotte 49ers (6-19, 3-11 CUSA) will be at the Murphy Athletic Center to meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-19, 5-9 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Blue Raiders fell to the Marshall Thundering Herd, 98-93, while the 49ers were defeated by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 73-60.
Charlotte did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent) while Middle Tennessee had an offensive rebounding percentage of 57.1 (above their season average of 31.3). Antonio Green put together a good game for Middle Tennessee with 31 points. Charlotte, meanwhile, was led by Milos Supica, who finished with 16 points.
In their first matchup this season, Green led the Blue Raiders to a 71-53 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Middle Tennessee’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Charlotte. The Blue Raiders had a rate of 0.600 while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.461.
The aggressive Charlotte offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this battle. The 49ers rank 57th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.269, while Middle Tennessee ranks 195th in FTA rate allowed (0.233).
Charlotte 49ers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Middle Tennessee ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Charlotte ranks 282nd (30.6).
- The Blue Raiders rank 256th in assists per game (10.7) while the 49ers rank 268th (9.8).
- Charlotte ranks 109th in blocks per game (3.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Blue Raiders average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 144th in the NCAA. The 49ers rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Charlotte ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Middle Tennessee ranks 229th (20.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
- The Blue Raiders have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Middle Tennessee has been defeated by an average of 7.1 points.
