The Butler Bulldogs (3-1) clash against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-2) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Butler Bulldogs vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they were topped by the Dayton Flyers, 69-64. Dayton’s 0.304 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Butler, who had a rate of 0.150. The Flyers’ mark was above their season average of 0.277, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.321. Butler’s Sean McDermott put together a solid game, putting up 18 points and six rebounds.
The Blue Raiders lost big to the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers in their last contest, 74-52. Virginia won the rebounding battle. The Cavaliers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 20) and total rebounds (38 vs. 26). Antonio Green had a good game for Middle Tennessee, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
Middle Tennessee figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Blue Raiders rank 89th in effective field goal percentage (0.532), while Butler ranks 266th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Butler vs. Middle Tennessee Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Butler ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Middle Tennessee ranks 276th (19.4).
The Blue Raiders rank 119th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Bulldogs rank 242nd (34.0).
Middle Tennessee ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Butler ranks 143rd (3.3).
The Bulldogs rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Blue Raiders rank 129th (6.0).
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