Rhode Island Rams vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Prediction 12/29/19

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The Rhode Island Rams (7-3) will travel to the Murphy Athletic Center to challenge the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4-8). The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Rhode Island Rams vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Blue Raiders lost a tough one against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 66-65, while the Rams beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 86-82.

C.J. Jones played well for Middle Tennessee with 26 points. Meanwhile, Rhode Island received a boost from Tyrese Martin, who finished with 22 points.

The Rams won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 72-60. Converting at the free throw line was one of Rhode Island’s biggest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Blue Raiders were just 5-11 (45.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Middle Tennessee could have trouble getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Blue Raiders currently rank 233rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.204, while Rhode Island ranks 75th in FTA rate allowed (0.176).

Rhode Island Rams vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Middle Tennessee ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Rhode Island ranks 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
  • The Rams average 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 173rd in the country. The Blue Raiders rank 178th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • Rhode Island is 46th in the country with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Middle Tennessee is 49th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Blue Raiders rank 52nd in assists per game (15.2) while the Rams rank 106th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
  • Rhode Island averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Middle Tennessee ranks 110th in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average).