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Middle Tenn. @ Florida International

Current Records: Middle Tenn. 17-7; Florida International 14-11

What to Know

The Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. The Blue Raiders and the Florida International Panthers will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Both teams looked pretty sloppy on the offensive side of the ball the last time they faced off, scoring just 89 points combined.

The Charlotte 49ers typically have all the answers at home, but on Sunday Middle Tenn. proved too difficult a challenge. Middle Tenn. took down the 49ers 78-63.

Meanwhile, after constant struggles on the road, Florida International has finally found some success away from home. They escaped with a win last week against the Marshall Thundering Herd by the margin of a single free throw, 72-71. Florida International's success was spearheaded by the efforts of forward Clevon Brown, who had 15 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks, and guard Tevin Brewer, who had 20 points and six assists.

Middle Tenn. is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (8-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Their wins bumped the Blue Raiders to 17-7 and the Panthers to 14-11. We'll see which team can carry over their success and which team inevitably falls when Middle Tenn. and Florida International clash.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ocean Bank Convocation Center -- Miami, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Blue Raiders are a 4-point favorite against the Panthers, 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: -110

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Series History

Middle Tenn. have won seven out of their last ten games against Florida International.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Middle Tenn. 50 vs. Florida International 39
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Middle Tenn. 67 vs. Florida International 56
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Florida International 68 vs. Middle Tenn. 55
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Florida International 83 vs. Middle Tenn. 69
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Florida International 83 vs. Middle Tenn. 76
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Middle Tenn. 71 vs. Florida International 66
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Middle Tenn. 70 vs. Florida International 67
  • Jan 19, 2017 - Middle Tenn. 65 vs. Florida International 52
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Middle Tenn. 61 vs. Florida International 58
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Middle Tenn. 67 vs. Florida International 66