The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (10-20, 7-10 CUSA) welcome the UTEP Miners (8-20, 3-14 CUSA) to Murphy Athletic Center as the regular season comes to an end. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
UTEP Miners at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Odds
The Blue Raiders have won both contests against the Miners this year. Middle Tennessee won 69-53. Middle Tennessee won the rebounding battle. The Blue Raiders had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 21) and total rebounds (51 vs. 33). Reggie Scurry had a standout performance in the victory, producing 19 points and nine rebounds.
The offense of Middle Tennessee will square off against the top-notch defense of UTEP. The Blue Raiders rank 324th in offensive efficiency, while the Miners are 92nd in defensive efficiency. The Miners should have the edge on that side of the ball.
UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, ATS Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Middle Tennessee averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. UTEP ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Blue Raiders rank 246th in assists per game (11.0) while the Miners rank 251st (10.7).
- The Miners rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Blue Raiders rank 236th (19.9).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 137th in steals per game (6.1) while UTEP ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Miners’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 5.0 for the season.
