Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Sunday when the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders try to run the UAB Blazers off the court at Murphy Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders as -2-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
UAB Blazers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sit at 18-7 (11-13-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UAB Blazers are currently 21-5 (12-10 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Middle Tennessee is 11-13-1 OU, and UAB is 11-11 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rated this week at No. 44 and the UAB Blazers sitting at No. 65.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Middle Tennessee's No. 159-ranked offense, averaging 72.28 PPG, against a Blazers defense that ranks No. 85 at 68.58 PPG. The Blue Raiders field goal percentage has averaged 44.35% so far, less than the Blazers marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.32% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nick Norton scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Blazers to a win (they lost 85-76 to Louisiana Tech at Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday).
The Blue Raiders blew out Southern Miss on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 76-54 win at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
UAB home to Marshall, Thursday, February 25th
Middle Tennessee at Western Kentucky, Thursday, February 25th