Ohio Bobcats will face off against Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in the 2024 Myrtle Beach Invitational holiday tournament, with the Bobcats being the 1.5-point favorites. The teams previously met last season, with Ohio emerging victorious. The Blue Raiders, however, have started this season strong with a 3-1 record. The college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model favor Ohio as the favorite.
Middle Tennessee State, led by guard Jestin Porter, is known for its strong defense, holding opponents to a shooting percentage below 40% in their wins. Meanwhile, Ohio, coached by Jeff Boals, is off to a slow start with a 1-3 record despite a successful previous season. Guard AJ Brown has been a standout player for the Bobcats, averaging 14.0 points per game.
The SportsLine model predicts that the total points scored in the game will be 147 and also suggests that one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations. With the Bobcats being the favorites, the model indicates that they have a good chance to cover the spread. Fans can check out SportsLine for the detailed pick and prediction analysis. The game is scheduled for noon ET at the HTC Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and will be available for streaming on FuboTV.
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