Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders vs Sam Houston St. Bearkats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Middle Tennessee State will be facing Sam Houston State in a crucial conference matchup as the Blue Raiders look to extend their lead in the C-USA standings. Middle Tennessee State is coming off a strong 71-57 victory over Western Kentucky, while Sam Houston State recently suffered a 70-62 loss to Jacksonville State. The Bearkats hold a 2-0 record against Middle Tennessee State in previous meetings. Middle Tennessee State is favored to win by 1.5 points in this matchup. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Raiders -130 | Bearkats +110

Spread: Blue Raiders -1.5 (-110) | Bearkats +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Middle Tenn. St. will win straight-up is 57%.

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders have had a strong season, bouncing back from a loss to Liberty with wins over Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State, and Western Kentucky. They will look to continue their momentum and secure their fourth straight win in their upcoming game. Leading the team in scoring in their last game was Jestin Porter with 15 points, followed by Camryn Weston with 14 points and Jlynn Counter with 13 points. Defensively, the Blue Raiders have been solid, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game. They will need to maintain this defensive effort to secure a victory. Kamari Lands is questionable for the upcoming game due to a lower body injury. With a power ranking of 37, Middle Tennessee State ranks 96 in offense and 179 in defense. Their offensive stats include shooting 45.99% from the field, 67.71% from the free-throw line, and 31.77% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.01% from the field and 73.68% from the free-throw line. Overall, the Blue Raiders average 39.41 rebounds per game and have a positive assist-turnover ratio.