It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (8-7, 0-3 CUSA) welcome the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-12, 0-2 CUSA) to Reed Green Coliseum. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Prediction
The last time the Blue Raiders played, they blew out the Lees-McRae Bobcats, 91-69. The Blue Raiders had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.135) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.399). Reggie Scurry led the way for Middle Tennessee, putting up 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Golden Eagles easily got past the Southeastern Baptist Chargers in their last matchup, 111-66. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.100) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.5 vs. 20.4). With eight points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Southern Miss’ Cortez Edwards had a good performance.
After the Blue Raiders won two out of three games against the Golden Eagles last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Southern Miss won 71-68. The Golden Eagles knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 23.4).
Edwards has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Southern Miss.
Southern Miss should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Golden Eagles rank 75th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while Middle Tennessee is 335th in effective field goal percentage (0.456). Moreover, the Blue Raiders, who rank 253rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Golden Eagles, who rank 23rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.171).
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Miss ranks 35th in assists per game (16.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 240th (9.6).
The Blue Raiders average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
Southern Miss ranks 30th in steals per game (8.4) while Middle Tennessee ranks 169th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
The Golden Eagles rank 156th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Blue Raiders rank 268th (16.5).
Southern Miss averages 3.7 blocks per game, which is ranked 77th in the nation. Middle Tennessee ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Blue Raiders have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Middle Tennessee has lost by an average of 10.3 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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