The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (12-14, 6-9 CUSA) host the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (9-17, 5-10 CUSA) after losing three straight home games. The Blue Raiders are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which tips at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The matchup’s point total is set at 136.5.
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Middle Tennessee Cover -8.5 vs Delaware -111
Middle Tennessee vs. Delaware betting lines
- Middle Tennessee moneyline odds to win: -437
- Delaware moneyline odds to win: +326
- Spread: Middle Tennessee (-8.5)
- Total: 136.5
Middle Tennessee statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered two times in nine games at home, and it has covered six times in 11 games when playing on the road.
- When playing at home, the Blue Raiders exceed the over/under 44.4% of the time (four of nine games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 45.5% of games (five of 11).
- As a moneyline favorite, Middle Tennessee has taken four of six games when playing at home, good for a .667 winning percentage. It has won zero of four games on the road (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Blue Raiders have been scoring 74.3 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 75.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Middle Tennessee’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has allowed 79.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Blue Raiders are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 8.8 threes per game and shooting 32.8% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.4 makes and 34.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Middle Tennessee betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-14-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-6 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (223rd in nation) | 43.9 (169th) | 32.7 (148th) | 31.8 (226th) | 14.5 (135th) | 10.3 (101st) |
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Delaware statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Delaware has a lower winning percentage at home (.417, 5-6-1 record) than on the road (.545, 6-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Fightin’ Blue Hens games have finished over nine of 12 times at home (75%), and three of 11 away (27.3%).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .286 (2-5), and away it is .400 (4-6).
Recent trends
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens have fared better offensively in their last 10 games, putting up 70.5 points per contest, 2.8 more than their season average of 67.7.
- Delaware is ceding 75.2 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 72.5 points allowed.
- In their past 10 games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens are sinking 8.4 treys per contest, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (8.5). They have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (37.0%) compared to their season average (35.8%).
Delaware betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-1 (Home: 5-6-1; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 11-7-1)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-12 (Home: 2-5; Away: 4-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (195th in nation) | 42.8 (100th) | 28.6 (334th) | 31.8 (226th) | 12.5 (285th) | 11.0 (181st) |
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