Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Stan Sheriff Center Monday as the Miami Hurricanes look to beat the odds vs the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Miami Hurricanes betting line opened as -7-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Hurricanes are 10-1 so far on the season, and 6-3 ATS vs the number. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, meanwhile, are 8-3 and 4-4 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Miami go 3-6 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go 2-6 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 82-rated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders taking on the No. 127-rated Miami Hurricanes in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Miami's No. 152-ranked scoring average of 74.73 PPG, against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense rated No. 99 and allowing 68.55 PPG. The Miami Hurricanes FG% has averaged 48.32% to date this season, more than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders shooters have managed so far (46.36% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Middle Tennessee got 28 points from Nick King on the way to a 89-84 loss against USC on Saturday at Stan Sheriff Center.
Dejan Vasiljevic scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Hurricanes to a win (they lost 63-54 to New Mexico State at Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday).
- Middle Tennessee is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 5 games
- Miami is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee at UAB, Saturday, December 30th
Miami at Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 30th
