The Toledo Rockets (9-1) welcome the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-7) to Savage Arena as they look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Toledo Rockets Betting Prediction
The last time the Blue Raiders played, they dismantled 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 had a good game for Middle Tennessee, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Rockets edged the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their last outing, 87-86. Toledo was effective at getting and making free throws. The Rockets made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Golden Grizzlies were just 13-23 (56.5 percent). Jaelan Sanford led Toledo in scoring with 30 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field.
Nate Navigato has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Toledo.
Toledo figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Rockets rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while Middle Tennessee ranks 127th in defensive efficiency.
Middle Tennessee vs. Toledo Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Toledo, ATS Winner – Toledo, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Toledo ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Middle Tennessee ranks 248th (15.8).
The Rockets rank ninth in assists per game (17.9) while the Blue Raiders rank 158th (9.6).
Toledo ranks 24th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Middle Tennessee ranks 128th (38.6).
Bettings Trends:
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 8.8 points.
During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 85.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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