Morehead State Eagles vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-21, 3-12 OVC) wrap up their home schedule at Hooper Eblen Arena against the Morehead State Eagles (10-18, 6-9 OVC). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Morehead State Eagles at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Golden Eagles fell to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 67-66, while the Eagles were defeated by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 65-64.

Morehead State held Jacksonville State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.362 (below their season average of 0.503) while Tennessee Tech did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-28; 75.0 percent). Tennessee Tech was lifted by Jared Sherfield, who finished with 19 points and eight rebounds. A.J. Hicks played a pivotal role for Morehead State with 10 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Lamontray Harris led the Eagles to a 67-61 victory. He recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Morehead State’s 0.314 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 0.169.

Morehead State Eagles at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee Tech, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee Tech averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 44th in the country. Morehead State ranks 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
  • The Eagles rank 138th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 233rd (19.9).
  • Morehead State averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 212th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Eagles rank 251st in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
  • Morehead State ranks 155th in assists per game (13.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 262nd in assists allowed per game (16.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 8.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).