The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-0) look to remain perfect when they take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-2) at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles barely escaped the Montana Grizzlies 80-77, while the Buccaneers won big over the North Dakota State Bison 79-61.
East Tennessee State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 46.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.532). North Dakota State recorded marks of 18.9 and 0.474, respectively, for those same stats. The Eagles, on the other hand, made 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and held the Grizzlies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 30.8). Georgia Southern was lifted by Tookie Brown, who contributed 22 points and six rebounds. Jeromy Rodriguez, meanwhile played well for East Tennessee State, recording 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Buccaneers won the only game between these two teams last season, 79-59. East Tennessee State out-rebounded Georgia Southern. The Buccaneers had 13 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Eagles had seven and 30, respectively.
This battle figures to be low-scoring as two of the nation’s best defenses face off. Georgia Southern ranks 50th in defensive efficiency (98.8) and East Tennessee State is 14th (95.1) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Buccaneers have been among the NCAA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent). The Eagles, meanwhile, rank 268th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Georgia Southern ranks 275th (37.6).
- The Buccaneers average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 171st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Georgia Southern averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 134th in the NCAA. East Tennessee State ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- The Buccaneers rank 79th in assists per game (14.9) while the Eagles rank 313th (10.4).
- Georgia Southern ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 128th (6.0).
