In this article we will formulate a Tennessee vs Middle Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 23rd at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 11-0 this year after they defeated Western Carolina by a score of 84-36 in their last game. Tennessee led 38-15 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Volunteers shot 46.4% from the field, 29.6% on three pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Chaz Lanier led Tennessee with 19 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Volunteers won their first 10 games of the season, with nine of them coming by double digits. Tennessee has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 55.9 points against per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 18.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Tennessee is shooting 49.5% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this year.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 9-3 this season after they defeated Lipscomb by a score of 67-65 in their last game. Middle Tennessee led 37-30 at the half, but they only scored 30 points in the second half and barely hung on for the win. The Blue Raiders shot 38.1% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 59.1% on free throws in the game. Jestin Porter led Middle Tennessee with 14 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Raiders defeated Cal Baptist by a score of 75-64, but did lose to Belmont before that. Middle Tennessee has scored 80.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.2 points against per game, while also averaging 41.1 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Jestin Porter is averaging 15.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Middle Tennessee is shooting 46.7% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this year.
Why Tennessee will beat Middle Tennessee
- Tennessee has won each of its last 43 night games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last six games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last 29 night games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Tennessee’s last seven games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Middle Tennessee’s last 18 games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Tennessee vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee comes into this matchup ranked #1 in the country and they are still undefeated on the season. The Volunteers have a very strong offensive attack, but their defense is even better, allowing just 55.9 points against per game this year. Middle Tennessee has nine wins on the season, but they have not played a team from a power conference yet. The Blue Raiders have some very solid offensive stats, but they are going to struggle to score in this game. Take the Volunteers to cover this big number at home.