The Tennessee State Tigers (7-15, 4-6 OVC) will be at Ellis T Johnson Arena to go head-to-head against the Morehead State Eagles (9-14, 5-5 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action starts at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers at Morehead State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Eagles defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 84-78, while the Tigers won big over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 79-50.
Tennessee State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.493) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 29.9). Southeast Missouri State was 0.390 and 30.0, respectively, for those same stats. Morehead State, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 (above their season average of 0.232) and a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 15.5). Eastern Illinois was 0.066 and 20.1, respectively, for those same stats. Jordan Walker had a good outing for Morehead State, putting up 30 points and five assists. Tennessee State, meanwhile, was led by Emmanuel Egbuta, who had 19 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Lamontray Harris led the Eagles to a 74-61 win. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Morehead State’s largest advantages. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Tennessee State had just 14.
Tennessee State at Morehead State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Morehead State ranks 180th (14.1).
- The Eagles rank 90th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Tigers rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Tennessee State averages 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 188th in the country. Morehead State ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Tigers rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Eagles rank 152nd (22.7).
- Tennessee State ranks 39th in steals per game (7.8) while Morehead State ranks 122nd (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 4.8 for the season.
