The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (8-12, 5-2 OVC) will be at Hooper Eblen Arena to square off with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-15, 2-5 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Golden Eagles defeated the Morehead State Eagles 71-59, while the Colonels beat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 81-77.
Eastern Kentucky’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Jacksonville State. The Colonels had a rate of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.9), while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 22.7 (above their season average of 18.4). Tennessee Tech, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.129 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 20.4). For those same stats, Morehead State recorded marks of 0.068 and 21.4, respectively. Keishawn Davidson was a key piece for Tennessee Tech with 12 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Eastern Kentucky rallied around Jomaru Brown, who put up 24 points.
In their first matchup this season, Tre King led the Colonels to a 74-59 victory. He produced 15 points. Eastern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech. The Colonels had a rate of 0.107, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.063.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Tennessee Tech offense. Tennessee Tech ranks 333rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Eastern Kentucky forces the 17th-most turnovers in the country (24.7 percent).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tennessee Tech, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 15th in steals per game (9.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Golden Eagles average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 138th in the country. The Colonels rank 229th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- The Colonels average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 262nd (41.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 2.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
