Expect a fast-paced game when the Belmont Bruins (19-4, 10-2 OVC) head to Tennessee State to take on the Tigers (8-16, 5-7 OVC). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Belmont Bruins vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers lost to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 75-65, while the Bruins defeated the Morehead State Eagles, 96-86.
Belmont played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.202) and a turnover percentage of 5.3 (better than their season average of 14.9). For those same stats, Morehead State recorded marks of 0.100 and 11.9, respectively. Tennessee State, meanwhile, held Eastern Kentucky to an effective field goal percentage of 0.409 (below their season average of 0.495). Michael Littlejohn had a good game for Tennessee State with 16 points. Belmont, meanwhile, was lifted by Dylan Windler, who recorded 41 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Nick Muszynski led the Bruins to a 92-74 win. He produced 23 points, six rebounds and five assists. Belmont’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Tennessee State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.760 while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.477.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Tennessee State ranks 33rd in possessions per game (73.8) and Belmont is 12th (75.9). Moreover, the 20th-ranked offense of the Bruins (offensive efficiency of 114.6) will face off against the 256th-ranked defense of the Tigers (defensive efficiency of 105.5).
Belmont Bruins vs. Tennessee State Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks third in assists per game (19.7) while Tennessee State ranks 219th (11.8).
- The Bruins rank 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Tigers rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Tennessee State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Belmont ranks 130th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Tigers rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Bruins rank 197th (23.6).
- Belmont ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Tennessee State ranks 170th (35.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 90.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
