The Charlotte 49ers (5-17, 2-9 CUSA) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-16, 4-6 CUSA) at Murphy Athletic Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Prediction
The last time the 49ers played, they were defeated by the North Texas Mean Green, 73-66. North Texas out-rebounded Charlotte. The Mean Green had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (20 vs. 18) and total rebounds (32 vs. 24). Jon Davis was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Blue Raiders edged the UAB Blazers in their last contest, 79-78. The Blue Raiders had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 30.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.218). With 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Donovan Sims put together a solid game for Middle Tennessee.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-paced Blue Raiders will look to push the more grind-it-out 49ers. The Blue Raiders currently rank 92nd in possessions per game while the 49ers are 337th.
After the Blue Raiders won the only contest against the 49ers last season, 78-73, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Middle Tennessee’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Blue Raiders had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. three), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 18) and total rebounds (37 vs. 21).
Charlotte 49ers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Middle Tennessee ranks 67th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Charlotte ranks 282nd (30.8).
The 49ers rank 229th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Blue Raiders rank 261st (18.8).
Middle Tennessee ranks 242nd in assists per game (10.7) while Charlotte ranks 253rd (9.5).
The 49ers average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. The Blue Raiders rank 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 7.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Raiders have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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