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Southern Miss @ Middle Tenn.

Current Records: Southern Miss 6-11; Middle Tenn. 10-6

What to Know

The Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders lost both of their matches to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles last season on scores of 54-84 and 59-64, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Middle Tenn.'s homestand continues as they prepare to take on Southern Miss at 2 p.m. ET Jan. 22 at Murphy Athletic Center. The Blue Raiders are out to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.

Middle Tenn. didn't have too much trouble with the Florida International Panthers at home on Saturday as they won 50-39.

Meanwhile, Southern Miss simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday, as they easily beat the Southeastern Baptist Chargers at home 100-50.

Middle Tenn. is the favorite in this one, with an expected 15.5-point margin of victory. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Blue Raiders are now 10-6 while the Golden Eagles sit at 6-11. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Middle Tenn. comes into the game boasting the 32nd most steals per game in college basketball at 8.8. Less enviably, Southern Miss has allowed their opponents an average of 7.5 steals per game, the 45th most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Murphy Athletic Center -- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $112.00

Odds

The Blue Raiders are a big 15.5-point favorite against the Golden Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Blue Raiders as a 14.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Middle Tenn. have won seven out of their last 11 games against Southern Miss.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - Southern Miss 64 vs. Middle Tenn. 59
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Southern Miss 84 vs. Middle Tenn. 54
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Middle Tenn. 65 vs. Southern Miss 62
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Middle Tenn. 61 vs. Southern Miss 53
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Middle Tenn. 65 vs. Southern Miss 63
  • Jan 10, 2019 - Southern Miss 77 vs. Middle Tenn. 70
  • Mar 08, 2018 - Southern Miss 71 vs. Middle Tenn. 68
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Middle Tenn. 72 vs. Southern Miss 62
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Middle Tenn. 69 vs. Southern Miss 49
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Middle Tenn. 72 vs. Southern Miss 56
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Middle Tenn. 76 vs. Southern Miss 54

Injury Report for Middle Tenn.

  • Jalen Jordan: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Southern Miss

  • Isaih Moore: Out (Suspension)
  • Tae Hardy: Out for the Season (Shoulder)