The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-10) and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-10) go head-to-head at McBrayer Arena. The Colonels will try to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Colonels fell to the East Carolina Pirates, 82-74, while the Golden Eagles were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels, 80-63.
Tennessee Tech had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 20.8) while Eastern Kentucky forced East Carolina into a turnover percentage of 23.2 (above their season average of 16.5). Tre King had a good game for Eastern Kentucky with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Tennessee Tech rallied around Darius Allen, who had 13 points.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Colonels won the last matchup 67-66. Eastern Kentucky had a better effective field goal percentage (0.393 vs. 0.369). Tennessee Tech, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (21-28; 75.0 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Colonels (ranked fourth in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Golden Eagles (211th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Golden Eagles rank 337th in turnover percentage (23.2 percent), while the Colonels rank fourth in opponents’ turnover percentage (27.2 percent).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Kentucky averages 10.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 160th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Golden Eagles average 12.3 assists per game, which ranks 177th in the NCAA. The Colonels rank 205th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- The Colonels average 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. The Golden Eagles rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 263rd (41.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 3.5 for the season.
