The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-1) challenge the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (3-0) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Virginia Cavaliers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Prediction
The Cavaliers come in on a high note after blowing out the Coppin State Eagles in their last contest, 97-40. The Cavaliers had a much better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.000) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.8 vs. 24.6). Virginia was led by De’Andre Hunter, who was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
In the Blue Raiders’ previous matchup, they edged the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 76-73. Middle Tennessee’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Charleston Southern. The Blue Raiders had a rate of 0.519 (below their season average of 0.547), while the Buccaneers posted a mark of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.487). Antonio Green was Middle Tennessee’s high scorer with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between two of the nation’s top defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Middle Tennessee ranks 35th in defensive efficiency (97.9) and Virginia is second (88.4).
Virginia Cavaliers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Middle Tennessee ranks 103rd in rebounds per game (36.8) while Virginia ranks 299th (32.5).
The Cavaliers rank second in steals allowed per game (3.7) while the Blue Raiders rank 118th (5.9).
Virginia ranks 119th in blocks per game (3.6) while Middle Tennessee ranks 235th (2.6).
The Cavaliers rank first in assists allowed per game (8.8) while the Blue Raiders rank 62nd (11.9).
Middle Tennessee ranks 261st in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Virginia ranks 268th (19.3).
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