Expect a fast-paced game when the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-8, 0-2 OVC) travel to Tennessee State to take on the Tigers (3-11, 0-2 OVC). The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Tennessee State Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Tigers fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79, while the Colonels lost big to the Marshall Thundering Herd, 105-77.
Eastern Kentucky had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.3 vs. 38.1) while Tennessee State had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 20.3). Tennessee State’s Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey had a solid performance, finishing with 26 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Nick Mayo played a key role for Eastern Kentucky with 26 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Colonels won 72-59. Eastern Kentucky had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.644 vs. 0.420). Tennessee State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (18.9 vs. 25.4). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Mayo has taken his game to another level as of late for Eastern Kentucky, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
There could be plenty of transition action in this meeting that showcases two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Tennessee State currently ranks 25th in possessions per game (75.6) and Eastern Kentucky is second (83.7).
Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 214th (15.7).
- The Colonels rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Tigers rank 76th (24.9).
- Eastern Kentucky blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. Tennessee State ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Tigers rank 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while the Colonels rank 260th (41.5).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks third in steals per game (11.3) while Tennessee State ranks 97th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (13.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Colonels have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Kentucky has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
