Expect a fast-paced game when the Tennessee State Tigers (8-15, 5-6 OVC) travel to Eastern Kentucky to play the Colonels (10-14, 3-8 OVC). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Colonels were blown out by the Belmont Bruins, 83-65, while the Tigers barely escaped the Morehead State Eagles, 81-80.
The Tigers held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below the 0.538 mark opponents have averaged against Tennessee State this season) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 30.2). Eastern Kentucky, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (12-15; 80.0 percent). Nick Mayo had a good outing for Eastern Kentucky, contributing 22 points and eight rebounds. Tennessee State, meanwhile, was lifted by Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey, who recorded 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kamar McKnight led the Tigers to an 82-81 win. He put up 16 points. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Colonels. Tennessee State had a rate of 13.7, while Eastern Kentucky posted a mark of 17.7.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this battle that features a pair of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Eastern Kentucky ranks first in possessions per game (82.4) and Tennessee State is 37th (73.6). Additionally, the Tigers rank 341st in turnover percentage (23.3 percent), while the Colonels rank 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).
Tennessee State vs. Eastern Kentucky Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 232nd (15.4).
- The Colonels rank 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Tigers rank 100th (23.9).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 108th in blocks per game (3.3) while Tennessee State ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Tigers rank 126th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Colonels rank 292nd (41.6).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks first in steals per game (11.0) while Tennessee State ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 4.5 for the season.
