Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UAB Blazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Betting on today’s Blue Raiders and Blazers game? Catch the action at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL, as the Blazers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and UAB is favored by -7.5 against Middle Tennessee in a non-conference matchup.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +7.5
This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blazers.
- Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Middle Tennessee at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Are the Blue Raiders Ready for a Road Win?
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games
Middle Tennessee fell 80-69 to Bradley on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Blue Raiders entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.
After trailing 39-37 at halftime, Middle Tennessee was outscored 41-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.
Middle Tennessee struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 23.1% (6/26) from three-point range, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 40% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.6%. They managed 69 points, with Christian Davis hitting all 3 of his attempts from deep and finishing with 19 points and 4 assists.
Darius Hannah was a force inside, shooting 61.5% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds to go along with his 16 points. Duke Deen added 15 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 of 9 three-point attempts.
Middle Tennessee’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the Blue Raiders gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 45%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they hit all their free throws.
Can the Blazers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
UAB picked up a 98-86 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. The Blazers were -11.5 point favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-42 at halftime, UAB turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Ragin’ Cajuns 56-42. The total points for the game reached 184, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
UAB put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. They were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 attempts for 90%.
The Blazers grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Alejandro Vasquez led the way with 25 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg added 20, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from three-point range.
UAB’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 43 tries.
From beyond the arc, UAB’s opponent shot 38%, connecting on 8 of 21 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%. UAB gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.