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

The Charlotte 49ers host Middle Tennessee on Saturday, looking to build on their 5-15 mark against the 17-5 Blue Raiders in college basketball betting action at Dale F. Halton Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders opened as -15.5-point favorites 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).

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Charlotte 49ers 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 12-7 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Charlotte 49ers are 4-14 ATS. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 3-16 on betting the total; Charlotte 49ers are 6-12.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Charlotte 49ers at No. 299 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at No. 21 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Charlotte's No. 211-ranked scoring average of 70.05 PPG, against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense rated No. 22 and allowing 64.64 PPG. The Charlotte 49ers FG% has averaged 43.23% to date this season, less than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders shooters have managed so far (45.61% per game).