Middle Tennessee vs Southern Mississippi 1/22/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will travel to the Murphy Center to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders this Saturday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles snapped a 3-gaem losing streak and improved to 6-11 on the season after defeating the Southeastern Baptist College Chargers, 100-50, this past Tuesday. Southern Miss dominated Southeastern Baptist College from the start in this one and had no trouble picking up the victory after taking a 33-8 lead with 8:08 let in the 1^st half. Southern Miss shot 58.0% from the field & 27.3% from beyond the arc while holding Southeastern Baptist College to just 30.9% from the field & 36.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way the for the Golden Eagles was Tyler Stevenson who had 29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, & 2 blocks.

On the season, Southern Miss is averaging 63.7 ppg on 42.8% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles are averaging 5.5 three-pointers per game on 32.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Southern Miss has been led by Tyler Stevenson (14.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.1 bpg), Tae Hardy (13.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 spg), Isaih Moore (12.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.1 bpg), & Jaron Pierre Jr. (9.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 apg). Southern Miss will be without Tae Hard (injury) & Isaih Moore (suspension).

Defensviely, Southern Miss is allowing their opponents to average 71.0 ppg on 42.4% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles have a rebound margin of -1.7 and a turnover margin of -1.9.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 11-6 on the season after defeating the FIU Golden Panthers, 50-39, this past Saturday. Middle Tennessee was lights out on the defensive end against FIU and pulled away for the victory in the 2^nd half after taking a 36-22 lead with 13:53 left in regulation. Middle Tennessee shot 31.9% from the field & 28.6% from beyond the arc while holding FIU to 22.8% shooting from the field & 16.7% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Blue Raiders was Donovan Sims who had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, & 2 steals.

On the season, Middle Tennessee is averaging 73.3 ppg on 43.7% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders are averaging 8.0 three-pointers per game on 30.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Middle Tennessee has been led by Josh Jefferson (13.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.3 spg), Eli Lawrence (10.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.5 spg), Donovan Sims (9.6 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.0 spg), & Deandre Dishman (7.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.4 apg).

Defensively, Middle Tennessee is holding their opponents to an average of 64.8 ppg on 41.3% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders have a rebound margin of 1.3 and a turnover margin of 3.2.

The Golden Eagles are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 & 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games. The Blue Raiders are 7-0-2 ATS in their last 9 home games & 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Southern Miss has struggled on both ends of the court this season and come into this game ranked just 318^th in scoring offense, 245^th in FG%, & 236^th in scoring defense. Middle Tennessee has been led by their defense which ranks 77^th in scoring defense & 99^th in defensive FG% and have been average on the offensive end, ranking 148^th in scoring offense.

Southern Miss season is currently in shambles as after losing one of their best players in Tae Hardy, they are now without Isiah Moore. Southern Miss has lost their previous 3 conference games (2 vs. Louisiana Tech; 1 vs. UTEP) by an average of 23.3 ppg and as I just don’t see how their offense puts up more than 50 points in this one, I think Middle Tennessee has no problem staying undefeated at home and also cover this double-digit spread. Good Luck!