Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders try to run the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs off the court at Murphy Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Middle Tennessee sat as -9.5-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
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bring a 18-3 record (14-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 14-7 Bulldogs, who are 8-4 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Middle Tennessee go 7-12-1 so far and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs go 5-6-1.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 23-rated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the No. 48-ranked Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Middle Tennessee has the nation's No. 135-rated offensive output, at 74.67 PPG. The visiting Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defense ranks No. 29 allowing on average 64.19 PPG. The Blue Raiders FG% has averaged 48.73% so far, more than the Middle Tennessee Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.2% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Louisiana Tech got 16 points from Erik McCree but lost anyway, 79-70, to UAB on Thursday at Bartow Arena.
The Blue Raiders grabbed a 72-56 win over the Golden Eagles on Thursday, behind a 21-point effort from Tyrik Dixon at Murphy Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Louisiana Tech home to Western Kentucky, Thursday, February 2nd
Middle Tennessee at UTSA, Thursday, February 2nd