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Middle Tenn. @ Florida Atlantic

Current Records: Middle Tenn. 18-7; Florida Atlantic 15-11

What to Know

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders are set to square off in a Conference USA matchup at 4 p.m. ET Feb. 19 at FAU Arena. The Owls are out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

Florida Atlantic was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 54-51 to the North Texas Mean Green. One thing holding Florida Atlantic back was the mediocre play of guard Michael Forrest, who did not have his best game: he played for 33 minutes but put up just seven points on 2-for-12 shooting.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Middle Tenn. beat the Florida International Panthers 71-65 on Thursday. The top scorers for Middle Tenn. were guard Josh Jefferson (15 points) and guard Eli Lawrence (14 points).

Florida Atlantic is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (8-4), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The Owls ended up a good deal behind the Blue Raiders when they played in the teams' previous meeting last month, losing 70-57. Maybe Florida Atlantic will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: FAU Arena -- Boca Raton, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Owls are a 4-point favorite against the Blue Raiders, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

Middle Tenn. have won six out of their last ten games against Florida Atlantic.

  • Jan 13, 2022 - Middle Tenn. 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 57
  • Mar 05, 2021 - Florida Atlantic 63 vs. Middle Tenn. 54
  • Mar 04, 2021 - Florida Atlantic 80 vs. Middle Tenn. 50
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Florida Atlantic 97 vs. Middle Tenn. 94
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Florida Atlantic 63 vs. Middle Tenn. 56
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Middle Tenn. 61 vs. Florida Atlantic 57
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Middle Tenn. 93 vs. Florida Atlantic 59
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Middle Tenn. 86 vs. Florida Atlantic 57
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Middle Tenn. 76 vs. Florida Atlantic 59
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Middle Tenn. 85 vs. Florida Atlantic 73

Injury Report for Florida Atlantic

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Middle Tenn.

  • Jalen Jordan: Out for the Season (Knee)