Offense meets defense when the Belmont Bruins (1-0) welcome the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-0) to Curb Event Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Belmont Bruins Free Prediction
The Blue Raiders will be hoping for a similar outcome after dismantling the Milligan Buffaloes in their last contest, 102-70. The Blue Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 19.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.584 vs. 0.442). Karl Gamble played well for Middle Tennessee, putting up 16 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Bruins’ previous game, they defeated the Illinois State Redbirds, 100-89. The Bruins had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 21.1). With 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Grayson Murphy had a good game for Belmont.
The Bruins won the sole contest against the Blue Raiders last season, 69-63. Making free throws was one of Belmont’s largest advantages. They were 11-13 (84.6 percent), while the Blue Raiders were 8-11 (72.7 percent).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Belmont takes on the top-notch defense of Middle Tennessee. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bruins rank 21st in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Raiders are 28th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Belmont ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (30.6) while Middle Tennessee ranks 251st (19.7).
The Blue Raiders rank 148th in steals per game (6.2) while the Bruins rank 258th (4.9).
Belmont ranks 27th in assists per game (16.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 114th (14.3).
The Blue Raiders are 10th in the country with 30.5 rebounds allowed per game while Belmont is 51st with 32.4 rebounds allowed per game.
Middle Tennessee ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Belmont ranks 70th (2.9).
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