The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (13-7, 6-3 C-USA) and No. 24 FAU Owls (19-1, 9-0) meet Thursday. Tip-off from FAU Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Middle Tennessee vs. FAU'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Blue Raiders roll into Thursday’s game with 4 consecutive wins and covers, while cashing the Under in 4 of the last 5 outings. Middle Tennessee is 21-7-2 ATS in the last 30 games against teams with a winning overall record, too.
The Owls attained a ranking in the Coaches Poll for the first time in school history this week. It has won 18 in a row overall dating back to its only loss at Ole Miss on Nov. 11. FAU is 14-3-1 ATS overall, the best winning percentage in the nation against the number.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.