Lipscomb Bisons vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bisons versus the Blue Raiders? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center in Murfreesboro, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Middle Tennessee is favored by -1.5 at home against Lipscomb.

LIPSCOMB BISONS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders -1.5

This game will be played at Murphy Athletic Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blue Raiders.
• Not only will Middle Tennessee pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can Lipscomb Pull Off A Win at Murphy Athletic Center?

On Thursday, December 5th, the Lipscomb Bisons improved their season record to 6-4 with a 78-60 win over Southeast Missouri State. Playing at home, the Bisons entered the game as -16.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Lipscomb led 37-28 at halftime and outscored the Redhawks 41-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 145.5 over/under line.

Lipscomb’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they dished out 21 assists as a team.

Jacob Ognacevic led the way with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Gyasi Powell hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Dylan Faulkner added 13 points and 9 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play.

Despite giving up 60 points, Lipscomb allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bisons’ defense conceded 19 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Lipscomb’s opponent hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 40%. At the free-throw line, they went 10/16, or 62%. The Bisons also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Do the Blue Raiders Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games

Middle Tennessee improved to 6-3 on the season with a 75-64 home win over California Baptist on Monday. The Blue Raiders entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 148-point over/under line.

After leading 25-23 at halftime, Middle Tennessee exploded for 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41 points to the Lancers.

Camryn Weston led the Blue Raiders with 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, in their latest game. Dominique Daniels Jr. contributed 20 points, but struggled from the field, hitting just 7-of-22 shots and 1-of-7 from three-point range.

As a team, Middle Tennessee shot 44.1% from the field and 34.8% from three, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They also hit 15-of-22 free throws and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with just 8 assists in the game.

Middle Tennessee’s defense allowed 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They gave up 26 field goals on 59 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Blue Raiders allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposing team hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%.