California Baptist vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 16

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  • Middle Tennessee is a -4.5 point favorite vs California Baptist
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • California Baptist / Middle Tennessee TV channel: ESPN+

The California Baptist Lancers visit Murphy Center to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Dec. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Murfreesboro, TN.

Middle Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The California Baptist vs. Middle Tennessee Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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California Baptist vs. Middle Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California Baptist+4.5 -105O 146.5 -105+165
Middle Tennessee -4.5 -115U 146.5 -115-200

California Baptist vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California Baptist will win this college basketball game with 54.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California Baptist vs Middle Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Middle Tennessee will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California Baptist has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • California Baptist have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 16 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+6.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)

California Baptist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California Baptist has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units / 9.33% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 31.82% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 31.54% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

California Baptist Offensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist averaged 67.1 points per game (2,079 points/31 games) last season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

California Baptist shot 45% from inside the arc (455/1,004) last season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

California Baptist averaged 11.4 assists per game (353 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

California Baptist shot 68% from the free throw line (447/654) last season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (305 assists/ 417 TOs) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Middle Tennessee averaged 65.0 points per game (2,014 points/31 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Middle Tennessee averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (417 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Middle Tennessee averaged 9.8 assists per game (305 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

California Baptist Defensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist averaged 4.2 steals per game (130 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

California Baptist allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

California Baptist allowed 65.5 points per game (2,030 points/31 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California Baptist forced 9.8 turnovers per game (305 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee averaged 5.3 steals per game (164 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Middle Tennessee allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Middle Tennessee allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (2,186 points/1,827 shots) last season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24


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