Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Florida International Golden Panthers Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Florida International Golden Panthers at Murphy Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Middle Tennessee sat as -20-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Florida International Golden Panthers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bring a 25-4 record (19-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 6-23 Golden Panthers, who are 8-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Middle Tennessee go 8-19-1 so far and the Florida International Golden Panthers go 15-7.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the No. 214-ranked Florida International Golden Panthers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Florida International is ranked No. 214 in NCAA basketball at 33.97 per game. Contrast that with Middle Tennessee's No. 171 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Middle Tennessee is the No. 203-ranked team in the country at 6.48 per game, while Florida International rates No. 236 at 5.79 per game.