The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Bartow Arena against the UAB Blazers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders opened as 0-point 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 UAB Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UAB Blazers are 9-4 so far on the season, and 4-3 ATS vs the number. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, meanwhile, are 8-4 and 5-4 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UAB go 4-3 and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go 3-6 on betting totals.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 109 (UAB) and the No. 98 (Middle Tennessee) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UAB's No. 51-ranked scoring average of 81.62 PPG, against a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defense rated No. 115 and allowing 69.83 PPG. The UAB Blazers FG% has averaged 49.35% to date this season, more than the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders shooters have managed so far (46.77% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Middle Tennessee got 28 points from Nick King on the way to a 84-81 loss against Miami on Monday at Stan Sheriff Center.
The Blazers grabbed a 74-57 win over the Delta Devils on Saturday, behind a 15-point effort from Jalen Perry at Bartow Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Middle Tennessee at Florida International, Thursday, January 4th
UAB at Florida Atlantic, Thursday, January 4th