The 17th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (2-1) go head-to-head against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-1) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. Action gets underway at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Blue Raiders lost big to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 93-72, while the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Ohio Bobcats, 78-54.
Villanova dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.305 and a turnover percentage of 6.7. Ohio was 0.086 and 20.4, respectively, for those same stats. Middle Tennessee, on the other hand, made 11 of their 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). C.J. Jones played a key role for Middle Tennessee with 21 points. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, meanwhile had a good game for Villanova, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Blue Raiders rank 288th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.204, while Villanova ranks 46th in FTA rate allowed (0.190).
Villanova Wildcats vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Villanova ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 258th (7.5).
- The Blue Raiders rank 35th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Wildcats rank 169th (35.4).
- Villanova ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 129th (3.3).
- The Wildcats rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.1) while the Blue Raiders rank 224th (20.9).
- Villanova ranks 96th in assists per game (14.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 250th (11.7).
