Middle Tennessee vs. Houston NCAA Basketball Odds and Expert Picks
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will face off against the No. 8 Houston Cougars in a non-conference basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Let's take a look at the NCAA basketball odds for the Middle Tennessee vs. Houston matchup and provide expert picks for the best bets.
Middle Tennessee is coming off a win against NAIA Cumberland Phoenix and will now face a tougher opponent in Houston. The Blue Raiders have struggled in their recent games, going 2-3 straight up and 1-4 against the spread in their last five games with a point spread.
Houston is coming off an impressive win against the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks, where they shot 44% from 3-point range. The Cougars have been shooting well from distance since November 20, with a 38.3% 3-point shooting percentage.
Houston has won both previous meetings against Middle Tennessee in 2008 and 2009. The Cougars are favored to win this matchup.
The projected score for the game is Houston 77, Middle Tennessee 52. There is no clear betting interest in this game.
Middle Tennessee has performed well against the spread in their last 10 road games, going 7-3 ATS. The talent gap between the two teams is significant, but Middle Tennessee has shown resilience against tough opponents in the past.
Based on the analysis, the value pick for this game is Middle Tennessee +28.5 (-110). The Raiders have been competitive as underdogs in the past.
In games where Middle Tennessee has been an underdog, the Under has hit four out of six times. The pace of the game is expected to be slow, with low free-throw frequencies and strong 3-point defenses.
Considering the game dynamics, the Under 134.5 (-110) is a favorable betting option.
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