A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Tennessee State Tigers (9-5, 1-0 OVC) when they square off with the SIUE Cougars (4-10, 1-0 OVC) at Gentry Center. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
SIUE Cougars vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 84-79, while the Cougars beat the Belmont Bruins 79-69.
SIUE played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (below their season average of 24.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.508 (above their season average of 0.481). For those same stats, Belmont put up marks of 15.9 and 0.417, respectively. Meanwhile, Tennessee State played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 21.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (below their season average of 0.550). For those same stats, Eastern Illinois was 16.3 and 0.527, respectively. Tennessee State was led by Wesley Harris, who put up 17 points and 10 rebounds. Cam Williams was a key piece for SIUE with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cougars won the sole game between these two teams last season, 85-84. The Cougars’ 14.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Tigers, who had a mark of 17.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Tennessee State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Tigers rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while SIUE ranks 283rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.515).
SIUE Cougars vs. Tennessee State Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while SIUE ranks 214th (15.6).
- The Tigers rank 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Cougars rank 127th (2.9).
- The Tigers rank 72nd in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Cougars rank 250th (31.9).
- Tennessee State ranks 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while SIUE ranks 244th (17.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 7.7 for the season.
