The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Golden Eagles in Southern Miss at Reed Green Coliseum on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles betting line opened as 8-point underdogs 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 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 10-13-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 12-7 ATS. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 10-13-1 on betting the total; Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 6-13.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at No. 164 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at No. 75 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Middle Tennessee is ranked No. 80 in NCAA basketball at 37.83 per game. Contrast that with Southern Miss's No. 234 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Miss is the No. 63-ranked team in the country at 8.09 per game, while Middle Tennessee rates No. 92 at 7.67 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Raiders got 20 points from Darnell Harris, but it was Louisiana Tech that prevailed in a 73-63 final on Thursday at Thomas Assembly Center.
The Golden Eagles got 21 points from Kourtlin Jackson, but it was UAB that prevailed in a 80-77 final on Thursday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee home to UAB, Sunday, February 21st
Southern Miss at Texas El Paso, Thursday, February 18th