Southern Mississippi looks to cover the Golden Eagles-Blue Raiders pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 13-13 mark when they host Middle Tennessee in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders before tip-off in this one found them as -7.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are 13-13 so far on the season, and 12-9 ATS vs the number. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, meanwhile, are 20-5 and 12-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Southern Mississippi go 14-7 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go 6-16 on betting totals.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles sit at No. 191 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sit at No. 8 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Southern Mississippi's No. 256-rated squad against Middle Tennessee's No. 105-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Southern Mississippi rates No. 155 in the country with 7.46 per game, while their foes tonight, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rank No. 202 nationally with 6.76 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
North Texas was victimized by Nick King for 32 points as the Blue Raiders defeated the Mean Green 79-73 in college hoops action on Saturday.
The Golden Eagles got 12 points from Cortez Edwards as Southern Mississippi ran past Charlotte 72-54 on Saturday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee at Louisiana Tech, Saturday, February 17th
Southern Mississippi at UAB, Saturday, February 17th