Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 23

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  • Tennessee is a -26.5 point favorite vs Middle Tennessee
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Middle Tennessee / Tennessee TV channel: SECN

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders visit Thompson-Boling Arena to take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Dec. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Knoxville, TN.

Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -26.5 (-110).

The Middle Tennessee vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Middle Tennessee+26.5 -110O 142.5 -115+3000
Tennessee -26.5 -110U 142.5 -105-10000

Middle Tennessee vs Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts 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 Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% 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 16 of their last 29 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Tennessee have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 23 games at home (+8.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+6.85 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+5.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+2.40 Units / 0% ROI)

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 6-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 34.55% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 37.31% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 39% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.3 Units / 0.97% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

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

Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (396 rebounds/33 games) last season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tennessee averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Tennessee averaged 79.0 points per game (2,606 points/33 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (66/270) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Middle Tennessee has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (333 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (66/270) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

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

Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (75/307) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (956/2,524) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tennessee has allowed 55.9 points per game (615 points/11 games) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 66.4

Tennessee averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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