Murray State Ready to Take on Unbeaten Houston Cougars in Non-Conference Tilt
This Saturday, the Murray St Racers travel to Houston, TX to take on the Houston Cougars for the first time as Division I opponents. The Racers are coming off of a 77-73
Game outlook
This Saturday, the Murray St Racers travel to Houston, TX to take on the Houston Cougars for the first time as Division I opponents. The Racers are coming off of a 77-73 overtime win over Rider, in which they were favored by three, while the Cougars were victorious in their last game by a score of 72-37 over Texas State and covered the 28 point spread. This will be an exciting non-conference tilt and the Racers open as the favorite, with a line of -4.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Raiders +165 | Racers -200
Spread: Blue Raiders +4.5 (-110) | Racers -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 67%.
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders
Penn won their second straight game and their third in the last four, taking care of business on the road in overtime against Rider. Led by Nick Spinoso, with 19 points and 11 rebounds, the Quakers improved to 8-5 on the season. Penn averages 80.9 points and 39.3 rebounds on the season, shooting 47.4% from the field and 40.2% from beyond the arc. Middle Tenn. St. ranks 348 in offense, scoring an average of 63.42 per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 46.02% field goals and 67.80% free throws. They average 34.67 rebounds and 9.42 offensive assists per game, as well as 11.25 defensive assists. The Blue Raiders are 5-8 (3-9 ATS) this season.