The Stanford Cardinal (2-3) challenge the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-3) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ATS Prediction
The Cardinal are trying to rebound after their 72-49 loss to the Florida Gators in their last matchup. Florida’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Stanford. The Gators had a rate of 15.4 (better than their season average of 15.7), while the Cardinal posted a mark of 29.3 (above their season average of 16.8). Cormac Ryan was Stanford’s high scorer with 12 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
In the Blue Raiders’ previous outing, they were blown out by the Butler Bulldogs, 84-53. Butler made 16 of their 35 three pointers (45.7 percent). Middle Tennessee, on the other hand, was 4-14 (28.6 percent). With 11 points on 3-for-8 shooting, James Hawthorne led Middle Tennessee in scoring.
Middle Tennessee could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Blue Raiders rank 207th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Stanford ranks 58th in FTA rate allowed (0.200) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Middle Tennessee, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Middle Tennessee ranks 54th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Stanford ranks 262nd (4.4).
The Blue Raiders rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Cardinal rank 113th (33.9).
Middle Tennessee averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. Stanford ranks 237th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Blue Raiders rank 275th in three pointers attempted per game (19.2) while the Cardinal rank 301st (18.1).
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