CBB 5*
(NCAAB) Middle Tennessee vs. Western Kentucky, 03/15/2024 3:00 PM, Score: 54 - 85
Total: 147.00 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
Middle Tennessee State vs. Western Kentucky 3:00 PM ET
Game# 817-818
Play On: Over 149.0

Western Kentucky is #1 nationally when it comes to offensive tempo while averaging 75.2 possessions per 40 minutes played. The Hilltoppers average 80.6 points scored per game in conference play. WKU is also #2 in conference play when it comes to 2-points and 3-point shooting percentage. WKO has played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 and with a combined 165.3 points scored per game.

Middle Tennessee State has shot less than 40% in each of their last 5. However, they’ve been able to overcompensate for the poor shooting by getting to the free throw line 25 times per game during that stretch while converting on 75.0% of those opportunities. Conversely, WKU has allowed 25 free throw attempts per game during their previous 5 contests.

The 2 regular season matchups between these teams produced a combined 146 and 153 points being scored. Additionally, those contests averaged a combined 46.5 free throw attempts per contest. Give me this game to go over the total.