The Tennessee State Tigers (13-9, 5-4 OVC) will be at Hooper Eblen Arena to challenge the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-17, 2-7 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Eagles fell to the Belmont Bruins, 92-84, while the Tigers were victorious over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 72-62.
Tennessee State played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 33.8) and a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.219). For those same stats, Jacksonville State had marks of 21.6 and 0.183, respectively. Tennessee Tech, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 23.7). Tennessee Tech was lifted by Jr. Clay, who finished with 19 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Shakem Johnson had a good outing for Tennessee State, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Tigers won the most recent game 79-62. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Eagles. Tennessee State had a rate of 15.0, while Tennessee Tech posted a mark of 26.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Tennessee State figures to have a significant edge. The sweet-shooting Tigers offense ranks 24th in the nation in that metric at 0.544, while the suspect Tennessee Tech defense is ranked 333rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.537).
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Tennessee Tech ranks 239th (15.7).
- The Golden Eagles rank 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Tigers rank 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
- The Tigers rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Golden Eagles rank 139th (35.0).
- Tennessee State ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Tennessee Tech ranks 96th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
