Middle Tennessee vs Florida International Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

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  • Middle Tennessee is a -3.5 point favorite vs Florida International
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Middle Tennessee / Florida International TV channel: ESPN+

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders visit Ocean Bank Convocation Center to take on the Florida International Panthers on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Miami, FL.

Middle Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Middle Tennessee vs. Florida International Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Middle Tennessee-3.5 -110O 148.5 -110-175
Florida International +3.5 -110U 148.5 -110+145

Middle Tennessee vs Florida International Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Middle Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Middle Tennessee vs Florida International Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Middle Tennessee will cover the spread with 59.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 29 games (+9.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+3.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • FIU have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • FIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 40% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 29.39% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -6.76% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -38.84% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 30.58% ROI

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 shot 30% from three (221/724) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Middle Tennessee has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (457 assists/ 563 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International shot 34% from three (270/795) last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Florida International has a 34% free throw rate (271 free throw attempts/785 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida International had an eFG% of 51% last season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida International averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (539 free throw attempts/1,908 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (356 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (76/292) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

Middle Tennessee has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

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

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International averaged 10.3 steals per game (318 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Florida International averaged 20.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Florida International forced 17.0 turnovers per game (526 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Florida International has averaged 9.8 steals per game (433 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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