The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-1) will be in the at Freedom Hall Civic Center when they go head-to-head against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (3-2). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Buccaneers defeated the Delaware State Hornets 98-66, while the Thunderbirds beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 80-45.
Southern Utah played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 27.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.490). For those same stats, Charleston Southern recorded marks of 16.3 and 0.302, respectively. East Tennessee State, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.467 (above their season average of 0.210) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.5 (above their season average of 36.7). For those same stats, Delaware State recorded marks of 0.230 and 26.2, respectively. Bo Hodges played a key role for East Tennessee State with 16 points. Meanwhile, John Knight III played well for Southern Utah, finishing with 18 points.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams battle. The Buccaneers rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.0 percent), while Southern Utah ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Southern Utah ranks 229th (36.4).
- The Buccaneers rank 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Thunderbirds rank 199th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Southern Utah averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. East Tennessee State ranks 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- The Buccaneers rank 27th in assists per game (15.7) while the Thunderbirds rank 208th (12.7).
- East Tennessee State ranks 38th in steals per game (7.7) while Southern Utah ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
