Chattanooga vs Middle Tennessee

Chattanooga hopes to keep their great run to end the regular season going into the NIT against a Middle Tennessee squad riding a great run of their own. Despite Chattanooga’s resilient spirit, Middle Tennessee’s recent form and potent head-to-head edge swing a fair degree of confidence—enough to warrant a B+ when factoring in the potential payout if the favorite prevails.

Chattanooga’s sharpshooting guard has been on a roll, propelling the Mocs through a 15-2 2nd half of their regular season. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee looks to bounce back after dropping their last game. Historically, Chattanooga’s center has dominated Middle Tennessee inside, averaging a double-double in their last three meetings, which sets a strong stage for an offensive showcase. With both teams capable of stretches where they pile on points, taking the Over 154.5 presents solid value, earning a confident B+ rating for its likelihood to cash and a worthwhile return on the wager if it does.

Middle Tennessee’s Essam Mostafa looks ready to anchor a defense facing a Chattanooga squad with great momentum. In contrast, the Blue Raiders dropped their last outing but still boast enough depth to cover any lingering aches, especially with the Mocs’ sharpshooter Jake Stephens nursing a nagging ankle concern that could limit his minutes. Historically, Chattanooga has struggled away from home against Conference USA opponents, and that pattern may persist if Middle Tennessee exploits its distinct home-court advantage. Backing the Blue Raiders at -2 earns a solid B+ rating for its strong likelihood of success and offers bettors a satisfying return if the home team continues its recent dominance at the Murphy Center.