Thomas Assembly Center will host Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders before tip-off in this one found them as 2-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will look to cover the spread vs the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Thursday, as the Blue Raiders are 10-12-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bulldogs are 6-9 ATS. Middle Tennessee is 10-12-1 against the total, while Louisiana Tech is 10-5 versus the total betting line.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs sit at No. 84 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sit at No. 53 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Louisiana Tech's No. 45-ranked scoring average of 78.96 PPG, against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense rated No. 87 and allowing 68.57 PPG. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs FG% has averaged 45.03% to date this season, more than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders shooters have managed so far (44.39% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Raiders got 16 points from Perrin Buford as Middle Tennessee ran past Florida International 67-66 on Saturday at Murphy Center.
The Bulldogs got 20 points from Alex Hamilton, but it was North Texas that prevailed in a 80-69 final on Saturday at The Super Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee at Southern Miss, Saturday, February 13th
Louisiana Tech at UAB, Saturday, February 13th