Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Host the Rice Owls in NCAA College Basketball Action

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will hit the floor running against the away Rice Owls Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders betting line opened as -21.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Rice Owls vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders battles the Rice Owls, currently sitting with a 5-18 mark (9-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-16 for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and 8-10 for the Rice Owls.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders rated this week at No. 8 and the Rice Owls sitting at No. 279.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Middle Tennessee has the nation's No. 152-rated offensive output, at 73.57 PPG. The visiting Rice Owls defense ranks No. 198 allowing on average 74.87 PPG. The Blue Raiders FG% has averaged 45.86% so far, more than the Middle Tennessee Owls marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.34% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Rice suffered a 74-70 loss against North Texas on Saturday, getting 18 points from Connor Cashaw in a losing effort at The Super Pit.

The Blue Raiders got a 24-point performance from Nick King, who added 12 rebounds, as Middle Tennessee ran past Charlotte 78-73 on Saturday at Dale F. Halton Arena.

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