BASKETBALL Middle Tennessee (7-2, 0-0) @ Belmont (7-2, 1-0)(ESPN+) 2:30PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024
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Men's Basketball Returns to Non-Conference Play Saturday vs. Middle Tennessee - Belmont University
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NET: MT #122 BU #131
KenPom MT #133 BU #142
RPI MT #61 BU #140 SOS (MT 91, BU 252)
Massey Composite MT #119 BU #120
KenPom MT #133 BU #142
RPI MT #61 BU #140 SOS (MT 91, BU 252)
Massey Composite MT #119 BU #120
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Middle Tennessee vs Belmont Odds, Betting Trends, and Line Movements - 12/07/2024
View the best Middle Tennessee vs Belmont odds, betting trends, and line movements for 12/07/2024. We've got their head to head and last 10 game results.
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Men's Basketball prepped for in-state matchup with Belmont - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Middle Tennessee men's basketball program is set to take on its first in-state rival of the 2024-25 season when it travels to Nashville,
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This is a game that could be won or lost at the free throw line. Both teams offenses are better than their defenses, so I'll look for a score in the 80's. MT loves to get a lot of their points in the paint. The Raiders drive the lane resulting in numerous & 1's or 2 free shots. Belmont on the other hand is not as physical, & shoots from the outside more. The result is we have shot more free throw attempts than Belmont. Middle Tennessee has had 180 free throw attempts in the season so far compared to Belmont's 139.
We're averaging 20 free throws attempted per game. The difference in this contest is how hot are we going to be at the stripe Saturday evening. The Raiders had been shooting 70% from the line for the year, but just came off their worst game shooting only 18-31 at the charity stripe.
While a bad night at the line could doom us, a solid 70% from the free throw lane could give us the edge we may need for victory.
We're averaging 20 free throws attempted per game. The difference in this contest is how hot are we going to be at the stripe Saturday evening. The Raiders had been shooting 70% from the line for the year, but just came off their worst game shooting only 18-31 at the charity stripe.
While a bad night at the line could doom us, a solid 70% from the free throw lane could give us the edge we may need for victory.
A rivalry that has spanned over 80 years and has a knack for playing close basketball games. Belmont has owned this rivalry winning four of the last five, but MT leads the overall record 24-19. MTSU's last win in this matchup was at the Curb Event Center two years ago in a double OT win.
Belmont has all the characteristics of the previous two MVC teams we have played -- high eFG% and low turnover numbers. Memphis transfer Jonathan Pierre (#3, 6'9" F) leads the Bruins in just about every statistical category. Second in points (12.4 ppg), first in rebounds (7.2 rpg) and assists (3.4 apg). Mostafa's ex-teammate at TCU, Tyler Lundblade has been electric from deep leading the Bruins in points and shooting 51.4% from 3 (11th nationally) and averages 3.2 made 3pt/game. Brody Peebles (#1, 6'2" G) isn't shy from pulling the trigger from anywhere on the floor and needs to be kept at bay. Peebles scored 26 earlier this season against Furman and was instrumental with 14 points in an OT win against Illinois St on Wednesday.
Belmont isn't as defensively sound as they have been in years past. However, they are one of the best teams in the country at not fouling (top 10 in opp FTA) -- getting to the line will be difficult but that means they won't play a physical brand in the front court because of how valuable Pierre is. Think Lendeborg from UAB and how the fell apart when he exited with 3 first half fouls. Belmont isn't as sound on the glass as UAB is, but they will shoot the ball just as well as Bradley (top 100 eFG%). I expect a shootout, but the rebounding edge will be pivotal (Belmont bottom 100 oReb, but top 100 in dReb). Secondly, Belmont has done a poor job guarding the perimeter. Bottom 50 in D1 in opp 3FG%, and allowed 18 3PM (!?) against Illinois St on Wednesday (you could make the argument that could be point of emphasis in today's scout). Keep taking care of the ball and defend the three like you have been all season and you're in great shape today.
Side note: winning this game would set this team up with a lot of momentum to roll into Knoxville at 10-2 with two more home wins.
Belmont has all the characteristics of the previous two MVC teams we have played -- high eFG% and low turnover numbers. Memphis transfer Jonathan Pierre (#3, 6'9" F) leads the Bruins in just about every statistical category. Second in points (12.4 ppg), first in rebounds (7.2 rpg) and assists (3.4 apg). Mostafa's ex-teammate at TCU, Tyler Lundblade has been electric from deep leading the Bruins in points and shooting 51.4% from 3 (11th nationally) and averages 3.2 made 3pt/game. Brody Peebles (#1, 6'2" G) isn't shy from pulling the trigger from anywhere on the floor and needs to be kept at bay. Peebles scored 26 earlier this season against Furman and was instrumental with 14 points in an OT win against Illinois St on Wednesday.
Belmont isn't as defensively sound as they have been in years past. However, they are one of the best teams in the country at not fouling (top 10 in opp FTA) -- getting to the line will be difficult but that means they won't play a physical brand in the front court because of how valuable Pierre is. Think Lendeborg from UAB and how the fell apart when he exited with 3 first half fouls. Belmont isn't as sound on the glass as UAB is, but they will shoot the ball just as well as Bradley (top 100 eFG%). I expect a shootout, but the rebounding edge will be pivotal (Belmont bottom 100 oReb, but top 100 in dReb). Secondly, Belmont has done a poor job guarding the perimeter. Bottom 50 in D1 in opp 3FG%, and allowed 18 3PM (!?) against Illinois St on Wednesday (you could make the argument that could be point of emphasis in today's scout). Keep taking care of the ball and defend the three like you have been all season and you're in great shape today.
Side note: winning this game would set this team up with a lot of momentum to roll into Knoxville at 10-2 with two more home wins.
Loving the progression we are seeing with Loofe. always liked his frame but he was always so rigid and unsure of himself.
He's playing with confidence and more instinctual now and looking much better
He's playing with confidence and more instinctual now and looking much better
Mcdevitt needs to work on rebounding. No reason Belmont should be getting so many offensive rebounds against us.
Belmont is a good litmus test every year if we're going to be good or not. They are typically a solid team but never really a great team. If we can't beat them than we're probably not going to be playing for a championship.
Halftime 30-38
Team Comparison
Team Comparison
| STATISTIC | MT | bu |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | 45% | 38% |
| FGs | 13-29 | 15-39 |
| 3FG% | 33% | 31% |
| 3FGs | 3-9 | 4-13 |
| FT% | 100% | 50% |
| FTs | 1-1 | 4-8 |
| TOs | 9 | 3 |
| PtsOffTO | 2 | 10 |
| TotReb | 19 | 24 |
| DefReb | 15 | 12 |
| Off Reb | 4 | 12 |
| 2ndChPts | 7 | 12 |
| BenchPts | 9 | 10 |
| PtsPaint | 20 | 20 |
| FstBkPt | 2 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Steals | 2 | 9 |
| Assts | 7 | 8 |
| Times Tied: | 5 | |
| Time Tied: | 3:03 | |
| Lead Chg: | 6 | |
| LeadTime | 6:38 | 10:19 |
Hard to believe Mostafa is +5 in +/-, but Loofe is -13.
Mostafa has just been a wrecker on the offensive end. If Alston can stay out of foul trouble, that will help with the rebounding discrepancy.
I'll call a spade, a spade. 8-2 in fouls until the final 30 seconds is BS.
Mostafa has just been a wrecker on the offensive end. If Alston can stay out of foul trouble, that will help with the rebounding discrepancy.
I'll call a spade, a spade. 8-2 in fouls until the final 30 seconds is BS.
How ?
They always win. Don't both teams need to trade W's and L's in a rivalry?
Kermit couldn't even beat them.
It's getting pathetic. At this point I'd say stop scheduling them. It's always a lose, lose, lose situation with them.
they own us
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They always shoot well, hustle, and play discipline. These type of teams are a nightmare for Mcdevitt's teams who typically don't have any of those attributes.
Belmont with 13 offensive rebounds to this point. We are taller and more athletic. It should be us with the 13 offensive rebounds.
Belmont beating us to every loose ball and rebound. We are playing lazy. I guess our guys are too good to get on the floor for a loose ball.
Obvious issue giving up offensive boards. I will say this… I wish Counter had come back to action against Rhodes. His first half was rough. Looks much more “in flow” this half. Man we have missed him.
Loss
82-79
Team Comparison
82-79
Team Comparison
| STATISTIC | Mt | bu |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | 45% | 42% |
| FGs | 30-66 | 31-73 |
| 3FG% | 38% | 32% |
| 3FGs | 10-26 | 6-19 |
| FT% | 75% | 67% |
| FTs | 9-12 | 14-21 |
| TOs | 14 | 8 |
| PtsOffTO | 6 | 15 |
| TotReb | 40 | 42 |
| DefReb | 28 | 23 |
| Off Reb | 12 | 19 |
| 2ndChPts | 14 | 19 |
| BenchPts | 37 | 23 |
| PtsPaint | 40 | 48 |
| FstBkPt | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Steals | 5 | 11 |
| Assts | 15 | 19 |
| Times Tied: | 5 | |
| Time Tied: | 3:03 | |
| Lead Chg: | 6 | |
| LeadTime | 6:38 | 30:19 |
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