Ohio Bobcats vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Blue Raiders face off at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. The Blue Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Ohio is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Middle Tennessee. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.

OHIO BOBCATS VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders +1.5

This game will be played at The HTC Center at 12:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 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.

Are the Bobcats Ready for a Win at Conway?

Ohio’s season hit a bump with a 94-70 loss to Memphis on Friday. The Bobcats were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 161.

Ohio trailed 43-38 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 51. The Bobcats will need to tighten up defensively and find more consistency on offense moving forward.

Ohio’s offense managed 70 points in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 38.7% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 10 of 11 for 90.9%.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points, shooting 7 of 10 overall and 4 of 5 from three. Tyrese Hunter added 21 points and 6 assists, also hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Ohio’s defense struggled in this one, giving up 94 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 19 two-pointers on 39 attempts, a 48% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Ohio’s defense was even worse, as they gave up 13 threes on 18 attempts, a 72% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they hit 17 free throws (77%).

Can Middle Tennessee Lock in a Home Win?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recent Game/Games

Middle Tennessee fell to Murray State 88-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Raiders were -3 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 145.

Middle Tennessee trailed 44-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 44.

Middle Tennessee struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 23 threes for 17.4%, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 39.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They managed 67 points, with 9 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while shooting 68.4% from the free-throw line.

KyeRon Lindsay was a standout, scoring 27 points on 12 of 16 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. AJ Ferguson was perfect from three, hitting all 4 attempts, while Kamari Lands contributed 19 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from deep.

Middle Tennessee’s defense gave up 88 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 17%, hitting 4 of their 23 three-point attempts. Middle Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 68%.