Stephen F. Austin vs Middle Tennessee Prediction - College Basketball Picks 11/9/23

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will play the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a non-conference game on Thursday night at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Stephen F. Austin won their first game easily against a much lesser opponent, while Middle Tennessee took care of Northern Kentucky. 

Stephen F. Austin Preview

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are 1-0 this year after they defeated North American by a score of 96-68 in their last game. Stephen F. Austin scored 54 points in the first half and they cruised to the victory in the second half. The Lumberjacks shot 53.6% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the win. SFA won the rebounding battle by a total of 45-24, had 23 assists, and turned the ball over 20 times in the game. Kimahri Wilson led the Lumberjacks with 13 points, five assists, and five steals, while Sadaidriene Hall added 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Stephen F. Austin allowed 68 points on 37.1% shooting from the field.

Middle Tennessee Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-0 this season after they defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 74-57 in their last game. Middle Tennessee scored 45 points in the first half, but they were only able to score 29 points in the second half. The Blue Raiders shot 42.4% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the win. Middle Tennessee was out rebounded by a total of 37-30, had 12 assists, and turned the ball over 12 times in the game. Camryn Weston led the Blue Raiders with 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists, while Elias King added 14 points and four rebounds in the game. Middle Tennessee allowed 57 points on 43.1% field goal shooting in the win.