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Murray St. Racers vs Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Murphy Center — Murfreesboro, TN

Article updated Nov 16, 6:08 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On November 16th at 4:00 PM ET, the Murray State Racers (1-1) will be facing off against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (3-0) at the Murphy Center. The Racers are

Game outlook

On November 16th at 4:00 PM ET, the Murray State Racers (1-1) will be facing off against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (3-0) at the Murphy Center. The Racers are looking to bounce back from a recent road loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers, while the Blue Raiders are coming off a convincing home win against the Evansville Purple Aces. The current betting line has Middle Tennessee State favored at -2.5, making this matchup one to watch for fans and analysts alike.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Racers +127 | Blue Raiders -150

Spread: Racers +2.5 (-110) | Blue Raiders -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Middle Tenn. St. will win straight-up is 60%.

Murray St. Racers

The Murray State Racers are coming off a tough 83-68 road loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers, with senior guard Terence Harcum leading the team with 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. The team has been scoring at an impressive rate, averaging 90.5 points per game and shooting 53.3% overall and 43.5% from three-point range. Harcum has been a key player, averaging 15.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Defensively, the team has been giving up an average of 60.0 points per game and grabbing 36.0 total rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 301, the Racers are ranked 40th in offense and defense and have a record of 1-1 (0-1 ATS) this season. They continue to show strength in shooting percentages and rebounding, but need to focus on improving their defense to reach their full potential. There are currently no injuries to report.

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Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Analysis

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are off to a strong start this season, dominating their opponent both offensively and defensively. They are currently scoring an average of 85.3 points per game and only allowing 56.7 points per game. Their shooting percentages are impressive, with a 51.6% field goal percentage and a 30.4% three-point percentage. The team's rebounding efforts have also been solid, averaging 44.0 total rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 276 and a high offensive and defensive ranking, the Blue Raiders are in a favorable position moving forward. There are no injuries to report for the team.

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Favored by 4.5 Points in Match-Up against Murray State

In this match-up, the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are favored by 4.5 points, presenting a favorable value opportunity. Statistical data shows that Middle Tennessee has demonstrated superiority throughout the season, particularly in the area of rebounding. With Middle Tennessee averaging 44.0 total rebounds per game compared to Murray State's 36.0, the Blue Raiders have a clear advantage in this aspect. Furthermore, Murray State's recent defensive performance, allowing 83 points in their last game against a similar caliber opponent, indicates a potential struggle against Middle Tennessee's offense. Based on these factors, it is anticipated that Middle Tennessee State will not only win but also cover the spread by a significant margin, likely winning by multiple possessions.

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SportsJaw Racers vs Blue Raiders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Racers vs Blue Raiders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Murray St. Racers+186 → +119Moved
  • Moneyline · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders-235 → -144Moved
  • Spread · Murray St. Racers+5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders-5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Murray St. Racers
20-12 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders
17-15 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-16T23:08:03.799Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Murray State Racers are coming off a tough 83-68 road loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers, with senior guard Terence Harcum leading the team with 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. The team has been scoring at an impressive rate, averaging 90.5 points per game and shooting 53.3% overall and 43.5% from three-point range. Harcum has been a key player, averaging 15.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Defensively, the team has been giving up an average of 60.0 points per game and grabbing 36.0 total rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 301, the Racers are ranked 40th in offense and defense and have a record of 1-1 (0-1 ATS) this season. They continue to show strength in shooting percentages and rebounding, but need to focus on improving their defense to reach their full potential. There are currently no injuries to report.

The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders are off to a strong start this season, dominating their opponent both offensively and defensively. They are currently scoring an average of 85.3 points per game and only allowing 56.7 points per game. Their shooting percentages are impressive, with a 51.6% field goal percentage and a 30.4% three-point percentage. The team's rebounding efforts have also been solid, averaging 44.0 total rebounds per game. With a power ranking of 276 and a high offensive and defensive ranking, the Blue Raiders are in a favorable position moving forward. There are no injuries to report for the team.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-30Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 54 · Murray St. Racers 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Murray St. Racers defeated Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 88-67

Murray St. Racers defeated Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 88-67 on November 16, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Murray St. Racers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 44-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Murray St. Racers +2.5 (-110) spread, Murray St. Racers covered, while the 155 combined points finished over the recorded total of 145.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Murray St. Racers +3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 140 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Murray St. Racers +3 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 140 (-110)Win