Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (9-3) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (11-0)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Tennessee Volunteers December 23 2024 – An intriguing game is set to unfold at the Thompson-Boling Arena as it looks to cover an NCAA Men’s Basketball Match. The state of Tennessee Volunteers which boasts of perfect 11-0 record are set to entertain the never backdown Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, who hold decent 9-3 record. This game features not only the goals of the Volunteers to complete their stay unbeaten for another day, it also provides the Blue Raiders with an opportunity to break that trend and establish themselves as strong contenders.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Tennessee Volunteers December 23 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Thompson-Boling Arena |
| TV: | SECN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Middle Tennessee | +3000 | +25 (-110) | Over 142 (-110) |
| Tennessee | -10000 | -25 (-110) | Under 142 (-110) |
The Tennessee team has a strong following which explains their expected performance at home. Given that the point line is fixed at 142, it is safe to say that there are anticipations of the match yielding high scores. The spread and the odds depict how the two teams are viewed and in this case, Tennessee is expected to dominate.
Jestin Porter (Guard) vs. Chaz Lanier (Guard)
Middle Tennessee’s guard, Jestin Porter, was dominant, scoring an average of 15.8 points per game while playing for thirty one or more minutes. The stats he has are also crucial for the Blue Raiders. A tough challenge awaits as Porter is going to play against a formidable Tennessee defense, but he will also try to average 1.4 steals per game and assist his team in offense.
On the other hand, Chaz Lanier of the Tennessee Volunteers ranks highly as he is averaging 18.9 points per game while being a three-point shooter with 47.1% accuracy. Tennessee has anadvantage due to Lanier’s low turnover rate of 0.9 per game and his impressive scoring ability, particularly in high-pressure situations.
The most important matchup will be between the guards Porter and Lanier. Both players lead their teams in scoring as well as in making their offense clock tick a notch higher. Most probably, how they match up will decide how the pace of the match changes and which side gets to be in control of the match.
Analyzing Middle Tennessee’s Recent Performances
Middle Tennessee demonstrated their toughness in their last two games, coming up with narrow wins against Lipscomb (67-65) and California Baptist (75-64). Such results highlight their ability to finish games under pressure which they will sorely require when facing the intimidating Volunteers.
Volunteers Holding the Fort
Tennessee’s latest annihilation of Western Carolina (84-36) and barely edging Illinois (66-64) clearly shows their versatility and strength at both ends of the court as well as during critical times. Such balance is crucial for them to remain unbeaten and will be important for them to keep winning.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Trends
Middle Tennessee are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
Middle Tennessee are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Middle Tennessee are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends
Tennessee are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 7 games.
Tennessee are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games against Middle Tennessee.
Tennessee are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Previews
Looking at the overall quality of Tennessee as a college football team as well as the seeming struggle Middle Tennessee is going to have, the safest option seems to be that Tennessee will cover the spread. The defensive stats imply that it would be a low scoring game and thus the under on the total points would be a valuable bet.
It is obvious that the bet rests on Tennessee winning the match but perhaps some bold bettors would find it worthwhile to place props on how well certain individuals perform on the field, such as Chaz Lanier’s points scored. From the very beginning to the end, Tennessee will dominate the game as expected.
Score Prediction: Tennessee 78, Middle Tennessee 52.
