Thursday’s contest that pits the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) versus the Kennesaw State Owls (9-5, 1-0 CUSA) at Murphy Center has a projected final score of 79-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Middle Tennessee, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 9.

Based on our computer prediction, Kennesaw State should cover the spread, which currently sits at 8.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 157.5 over/under.

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Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Venue: Murphy Center
• Line: Middle Tennessee -8.5
• Point total: 157.5
• Moneyline (to win): Middle Tennessee -429, Kennesaw State +320

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Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Middle Tennessee 79, Kennesaw State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State

• Pick ATS: Kennesaw State (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

Middle Tennessee’s record against the spread this season is 9-4-0, while Kennesaw State’s is 7-4-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Blue Raiders are 6-7-0 and the Owls are 5-6-0. The two teams score an average of 159.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Middle Tennessee is 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Kennesaw State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Middle Tennessee Performance Insights

• The Blue Raiders have a +104 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.9 points per game. They’re putting up 78.0 points per game to rank 111th in college basketball and are giving up 71.1 per contest to rank 182nd in college basketball.
• Middle Tennessee wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.9 boards. It is grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game (28th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7 per outing.
• Middle Tennessee hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (263rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.1 on average.
• The Blue Raiders average 97.0 points per 100 possessions on offense (161st in college basketball), and allow 88.4 points per 100 possessions (109th in college basketball).
• Middle Tennessee and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Blue Raiders commit 10.9 per game (122nd in college basketball) and force 11.8 (193rd in college basketball play).

Kennesaw State Performance Insights

• The Owls’ +93 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game) is a result of putting up 81.2 points per game (60th in college basketball) while allowing 74.6 per outing (269th in college basketball).
• The 39.9 rebounds per game Kennesaw State accumulates rank sixth in college basketball, 8.8 more than the 31.1 its opponents record.
• Kennesaw State hits 9.6 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball), 2.7 more than its opponents.
• Kennesaw State has lost the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 13.9 (332nd in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (225th in college basketball).

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