Charlotte 49ers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders College Basketball Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will look to improve on a 21-4 record on Saturday when they host the Charlotte 49ers in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Murphy Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Charlotte 49ers opened as 16-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Charlotte 49ers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Charlotte 49ers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 8-12-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 16-8 ATS. Charlotte 49ers are 9-11-1 on betting the total; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 7-16-1.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rated this week at No. 11 and the Charlotte 49ers sitting at No. 183.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Middle Tennessee has the nation's No. 161-rated offensive output, at 73.04 PPG. The visiting Charlotte 49ers defense ranks No. 249 allowing on average 81.39 PPG. The Blue Raiders FG% has averaged 48.43% so far, more than the Middle Tennessee 49ers marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.79% per game.