The 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head against the Tennessee State Tigers (3-1) at United Supermarkets Arena. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Red Raiders defeated the Houston Baptist Huskies 103-74, while the Tigers beat the Fisk University Bulldogs 99-65.
Tennessee State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 56.8 (above their season average of 29.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.568 (below their season average of 0.632). Fisk University was 29.7 and 0.389, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Texas Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 48.5 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.649. For those same stats, Houston Baptist had marks of 25.6 and 0.470, respectively. Texas Tech was lifted by Jahmi’us Ramsey, who contributed 25 points and five rebounds. Carlos Marshall Jr., meanwhile had a solid performance for Tennessee State, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas Tech figures to have a noteworthy edge. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Red Raiders offense ranks 48th in that metric at 0.540, while the Tennessee State defense ranks 284th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.521). This game should be a battle of conflicting paces. The up-tempo Tigers rank 30th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Red Raiders rank 259th.
Tennessee State Tigers at Texas Tech Red Raiders Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas Tech ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while Tennessee State ranks 190th (2.9).
- The Red Raiders rank 58th in steals per game (7.5) while the Tigers rank 147th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Red Raiders rank 71st in assists per game (14.5) while the Tigers rank 241st (12.0).
- Tennessee State ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Texas Tech ranks 263rd (19.7).
