The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-13, 0-3 CUSA) will attempt to snap their 12-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (12-5, 2-2 CUSA) at Thomas Assembly Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Blue Raiders’ last game, they were topped by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 77-70. Southern Miss’ 25.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Middle Tennessee, who had a rate of 16.1. The Golden Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 25.4, while the Blue Raiders’ was below their season average of 31.0. Donovan Sims was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 12-for-16 shooting.
The Bulldogs defeated the UAB Blazers in their last game, 64-53. The Bulldogs had a better free throw rate (0.103 vs. 0.054) and had a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 14.7). JaColby Pemberton was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Louisiana Tech could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Louisiana Tech ranks 59th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Middle Tennessee forces the 99th-fewest turnovers (18.2 percent).
Pemberton has averaged 13 points,6.6 rebounds over the last five games for Louisiana Tech.
After the Blue Raiders won both games against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Middle Tennessee won 87-70. Middle Tennessee out-rebounded Louisiana Tech. The Blue Raiders had 18 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had 11 and 25, respectively.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Middle Tennessee ranks 271st (16.9).
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The Blue Raiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 10.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (10.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
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