The winless Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-5) welcome the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (2-2) to Hooper Eblen Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last game. The Golden Eagles fell to the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 101-33, while the Warhawks were defeated by the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 80-59.
Louisiana-Monroe did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (18-25; 72.0 percent) while Tennessee Tech had a better effective field goal percentage (0.304 vs. 0.657). Tennessee Tech received a boost from Courtney Alexander II, who contributed five points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, JD Williams played well for Louisiana-Monroe, contributing 25 points.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Golden Eagles will look to push the more grind-it-out Warhawks. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Eagles rank 56th in possessions per game while the Warhawks are 294th.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee Tech, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 223rd (6.8).
- The Warhawks rank 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 287th (37.9).
- Tennessee Tech averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 136th in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Warhawks rank 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 136th in blocks per game (3.5) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 291st (1.6).