Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Florida Atlantic Owls 1/26/2023 Free Odds, Picks and Betting Tips
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will head to Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls in NCAAB action on Thursday, January 26th, at 7:00 PM ET. The Blue Raiders, fresh off a four-game winning streak, will look to continue their momentum as they aim to upset the Owls. In their last outing, the Blue Raiders dominated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, securing a 68-51 victory behind strong shooting performances, including 52.1% from the field, 47.8% from beyond the arc, and 87.5% from the charity stripe. Additionally, they grabbed 27 rebounds, 16 assists, 11 steals, and 4 blocks, while committing 14 turnovers. On defense, they held the Bulldogs to a mere 14.3% from outside the arc and 38.8% from the field, surrendering only 10 free points at the line.
The Blue Raiders currently rank 216th in the US in scoring offense, averaging 69.7 points per game, while shooting 45.9% from the field, 67.8% from the free-throw line, and 32.6% from three-point range. They also average 13.8 turnovers per game, 33.5 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 8.1 steals, and 5.3 blocks per game. Their assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.83, ranking them 313th in the nation. On defense, they allow an average of 65 points per game, good for 67th in the country.
- Middle Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches with Florida Atlantic.
- The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 14-4 SU in their last 18 outings with the Owls.
- The Blue Raiders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on the road.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Florida Atlantic Owls 1/26/2023 Free Odds, Picks and Betting Tips
The Florida Atlantic Owls, currently boasting a 19-1 record and a perfect conference record, are riding high on an 18-game winning streak heading into their matchup against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. In their last game, the Owls defeated the UTEP Miners 67-59, shooting 42.6% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. The Owls also had 40 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 5 blocks, but also committed 20 turnovers. Defensively, the Owls stifled the Miners, allowing only 30.8% field goal shooting and 18.8% from 3-point range.
The Owls’ offense is ranked 58th in the US, averaging 77.4 points per game and shooting 46.8% from the field, 37.5% from beyond the arc, and 69.6% from the free-throw line. The Owls also collect 39.5 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 7 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game, while committing 12.3 turnovers. The Owls’ assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.24 (67th). On defense, the Owls allow 63.4 points per game, good for 34th in the country.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Florida Atlantic’s last 7 matches with Middle Tennessee.
- Florida Atlantic Owls are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- The Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games with the Blue Raiders.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs 21 Florida Atlantic Owls. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #21 Florida Atlantic Owls. The Raiders and the Owls come into their final regular season game, one win short of a bowl appearance. The Florida Atlantic relied on their offense and home crowd to lift them over the wall with a mediocre Middle Tennessee team. Florida Atlantic will close out the year where they win and covering at home to get to a bowl game this season. Prediction, Florida Atlantic wins and covers 73-64.
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, Florida
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
TV: CBSS
NCAAB Odds: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +8.5
NCAAB Totals: 135.5
