The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders host UTEP on Friday, looking to build on their 28-4 mark against the 15-16 Miners in college basketball betting action at Legacy Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to cover the point spread in this one found them as -9-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
UTEP Miners vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders sit at 28-4 (21-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UTEP Miners are currently 15-16 (16-10 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Middle Tennessee is 11-19-1 OU, and UTEP is 12-14 OU.
This game puts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, most recently No. 15 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the UTEP Miners, who rate No. 60 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Middle Tennessee's No. 122-ranked offense, averaging 74.56 PPG, against a Miners defense that ranks No. 64 at 68.39 PPG. The Blue Raiders field goal percentage has averaged 49% so far, more than the Miners marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.14% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dominic Artis scored 26 points and added 26 rebounds for a double-double, leading UTEP over Rice, 86-76, on Thursday at Legacy Arena.
The Blue Raiders got 21 points from Reggie Upshaw Jr. as Middle Tennessee ran past UTSA 86-70 on Thursday at Legacy Arena.