The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-13, 0-4 CUSA) and the Florida Atlantic Owls (11-6, 3-1 CUSA) clash at FAU Arena. The Blue Raiders look to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Owls lost big to the North Texas Mean Green, 81-58, while the Blue Raiders were beaten by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 69-53.
Middle Tennessee held Western Kentucky to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 26.0) while Florida Atlantic held North Texas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 33.6). Florida Atlantic’s Michael Forrest had a solid performance, contributing 11 points. Reggie Scurry, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Middle Tennessee with 15 points and six rebounds.
The Owls won the sole game between these two teams last year, 63-56. The Owls’ 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blue Raiders, who had a rate of 28.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Opposite paces will be on display in this contest. Middle Tennessee prefers to play up-tempo (83rd in possessions per game), while Florida Atlantic is slower-paced (188th in possessions per game).
Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 111th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Middle Tennessee ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Owls average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Blue Raiders rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 92nd in assists per game (14.1) while Florida Atlantic ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Owls rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Blue Raiders rank 61st (3.0).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Florida Atlantic ranks 133rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 4.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
