The Tennessee State Tigers (0-1) get their home schedule started at Gentry Center against the Little Rock Trojans (1-0). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Little Rock Trojans at Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers were beaten by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-79, while the Trojans defeated the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm, 101-92.
Little Rock played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.191 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.647. Southeastern Oklahoma State put up marks of 0.103 and 0.538, respectively, for those same stats. Tennessee State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 20.3). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey had a solid performance for Tennessee State, recording 26 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Little Rock was lifted by Markquis Nowell, who recorded 34 points and eight assists.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Tennessee State ranks 276th in possessions per game (67.7) and Little Rock is 297th (67.2) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Trojans’ 335th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 96.5) will face a tough challenge against the Tigers’ 60th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 99.2).
Little Rock vs. Tennessee State Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee State ranks 59th in steals per game (7.2) while Little Rock ranks 252nd (5.0).
- The Trojans rank 228th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Tigers rank 278th (32.9).
- The Tigers average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 144th in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 275th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- Little Rock ranks 228th in assists per game (12.5) while Tennessee State ranks 283rd (10.9).
