The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-9) and the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-9) face off at Chartway Arena. The Blue Raiders can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Monarchs won big over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 76-52, while the Blue Raiders got blown out by the Rhode Island Rams, 89-62.
Old Dominion dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 28.9) and a free throw rate of 0.206 (above their season average of 0.160). Maryland Eastern Shore was 17.5 and 0.119, respectively, for those same stats. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.245 (above their season average of 0.204). Aaron Carver played well for Old Dominion, putting up 16 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee was led by Donovan Sims, who put up 22 points.
The Monarchs won the sole game between these two teams last year, 55-50. Old Dominion’s 0.189 free throw rate was their largest strength over Middle Tennessee, who had a rate of 0.100. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this contest. Middle Tennessee prefers an up-and-down style of play (64th in possessions per game), while Old Dominion likes to grind-it-out (272nd in possessions per game).
Middle Tennessee at Old Dominion Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Middle Tennessee ranks 66th in assists per game (14.8) while Old Dominion ranks 242nd (9.5).
- The Monarchs rank 80th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Blue Raiders rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Middle Tennessee averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 86th in the country. Old Dominion ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Blue Raiders rank 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Monarchs rank 256th (17.8).
- Old Dominion ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 144th (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Monarchs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
