The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-0) try to stay perfect when they challenge the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-2) at HTC Center. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Chanticleers lost a close one to the Northern Kentucky Norse, 69-68, while the Blue Raiders beat the Mars Hill Lions, 96-82.
Middle Tennessee played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 4.7 and a free throw rate of 0.222. For those same stats, Mars Hill was 20.4 and 0.186, respectively. Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, did a great job of getting and making free throws (21-28; 75.0 percent). Devante Jones fueled Coastal Carolina with 17 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee was lifted by Antonio Green, who put up 31 points.
Coastal Carolina figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Chanticleers rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Raiders rank 180th in defensive efficiency.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Coastal Carolina ranks 146th in steals per game (6.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 261st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Chanticleers rank 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Blue Raiders rank 230th (20.8).
- The Chanticleers rank 162nd in assists per game (13.3) while the Blue Raiders rank 254th (11.6).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 89th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Middle Tennessee ranks 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
