The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-16, 5-6 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at Murphy Athletic Center against the Old Dominion Monarchs (19-6, 9-3 CUSA). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Blue Raiders had no trouble getting past the Charlotte 49ers 71-53, while the Monarchs were victorious over the UAB Blazers 70-59.
Old Dominion dominated every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.517 (above their season average of 0.487) and a turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, UAB was 0.424 and 8.3, respectively. The Blue Raiders, on the other hand, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.474) and held the 49ers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below the 27.7 mark opponents have averaged against Middle Tennessee this season). Middle Tennessee’s Antonio Green played well, finishing with 21 points. B.J. Stith, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Old Dominion with 21 points and six rebounds.
The Blue Raiders won the only contest between these two teams last season, 66-59. The Blue Raiders’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Monarchs. Middle Tennessee had a rate of 43.3, while Old Dominion posted a mark of 30.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The ineffective offense of Middle Tennessee will battle against the stingy defense of Old Dominion. The Blue Raiders currently rank 332nd in offensive efficiency, while the Monarchs are 22nd in defensive efficiency. The Monarchs figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 205th (8.0).
- The Monarchs rank 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Blue Raiders rank 247th (19.2).
- Old Dominion ranks 163rd in assists per game (13.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 243rd (11.0).
- The Monarchs rank 24th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Blue Raiders rank 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- Old Dominion ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while Middle Tennessee ranks 144th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.8 for the season.
