Villanova vs MTSU NCAA Parlay 11/21/2019

Game: Villanova Wildcats vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019

Location: HTC Center in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: MTSU +16.5

Total/Over-Under: 137

The Villanova Wildcats head to HTC Center to take on the MTSU Blue Raiders on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The opening line for this game has Villanova as 16.5 point favorites.

Villanova comes into this game with an overall record of 2-1. They currently have a point differential of 14.0 as they are averaging 75.3 points per game while giving up 61.3 per contest. MTSU has an overall record of 3-1. They are averaging 90.0 points per game and surrendering 76.5, good for a point differential of 13.5.

Valuable Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends

The Villanova Wildcats are 2-1-0 against the spread this season

The Villanova Wildcats are 2-1-0 against the over/under this year

Important MTSU Blue Raiders Betting Trends

The MTSU Blue Raiders are 1-1-0 against the spread this season

The MTSU Blue Raiders are 1-1-0 against the over/under this year

Key Villanova Wildcats Injuries

11/07/19 G Bryan Antoine Shoulder is out indefinitely

Key MTSU Blue Raiders Injuries

11/05/19 F DeAndre Dishman Knee is out for season

Player Spotlight

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl averages 14.3 points per contest in 31.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.0 assists per game and 10.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% for the season while his free throw percentage is 92%. Saddiq Bey comes into this game averaging 14.3 points per contest while playing 29.7 minutes per night. He grabs 5.0 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.3 assists per game. His FG percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is 50%.

Player Spotlight

C.J. Jones averages 20.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 3.3 rebounds per game and dishes 1.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage is 100%. Antonio Green scores 23.5 points per contest while playing 32.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 4.0 rebounds per contest and has 3.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 86%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wildcats allow 61.3 points per contest which is 78th in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 29% average from 3-point range, ranking them 196th and 99th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 34.3 rebounds a game which ranks 136th, and they allow 13.3 assists per game which puts them in 239th place in D-1. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 167th in Division 1. Villanova averages 75.3 points per contest, which is 140th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 14.0 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 264th. From 3-point territory they shoot 40%, which is good for 42nd in the nation. They average 41.7 boards per contest and 16.7 assists per game, which ranks them 65th and 56th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 299th with 11.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Blue Raiders give up 76.5 points per game, which ranks them 288th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 40% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 150th and 279th in those defensive statistics. They rank 110th with 11.0 dimes allowed per game and 287th with 39.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Blue Raiders are 314th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 18.8 per contest. MTSU is 11th in the country with 90.0 points per contest this season. They are 58th in D-1 in shooting at 48%, while their average scoring margin is 13.5. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 45th in the country. They are 83rd in the nation in rebounding with 41.0 boards per contest and 34th in assists per game with 17.5. The Blue Raiders are 153rd in turnovers per contest with 14.3.

Advanced Statistics

The Wildcats are 123rd in the nation in offensive rating with 106.1. In terms of pace they are 193rd in the country with 70.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 159th. As a team they are 169th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 48% of their shots, ranking 20th in Division 1. Villanova is 295th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

MTSU is 233rd in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Blue Raiders have an offensive rating of 109.8, which is ranked 73rd. They are 9th in D-1 in pace with 82 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 56% is 48th. As a unit they are 47th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 145th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Villanova -16.5 and over 137 total points

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