California Baptist Lancers vs MTSU Blue Raiders Point Spread Picks

California Baptist had a losing record last year and is .500 in the new season. They are winless and play their third consecutive road contest after losing at Central Florida (74-59) and San Diego State (81-75). Cal Baptist is on a 13-32 straight-up run on the road. Middle Tennessee State has the top-scoring offense in Conference USA (82.8 points per game), ranking 46th nationally. The Blue Raider offense shoots 47.8% from the field. Under head coach Nick McDevitt, they're 41-9 at home in the Glass House over the last three seasons, with the wagering value on the home team to win the game. Play Middle Tennessee State on the moneyline. 

The CBI will open play with Middle Tennessee St. taking on Cal Baptist in Florida. Middle Tennessee has become a strong basketball program and was snubbed by the NIT despite completing their season at 23-10. This team is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games and has played well all season. The defense has been slowing down opponents as they have not let a team shoot better than 43% from the field in their last 7 games. Cal Baptist at 18-15 on the season struggled late. The Lancers had a losing record over their last 13 games at 6-7. The Lancers had 5 of those 13 games with a poor shooting percentage of 35% or less. The Blue Raiders are defending really well, and it is going to be tough for the Lancers to hang in this one. Make the play on Middle Tennessee St.