The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (1-2) will travel to Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium to take on the UNCG Spartans (2-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at UNCG Spartans ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Spartans dismantled the Averett Cougars, 109-51, while the Golden Eagles fell to the Wright State Raiders, 85-80.
UNCG played a perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.311 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9. For those same stats, Averett was 0.052 and 23.7, respectively. Tennessee Tech, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.531 vs. 0.480). Kaleb Hunter put together a solid performance for UNCG with 24 points. Keishawn Davidson, meanwhile had a good game for Tennessee Tech, contributing 14 points and seven assists.
UNCG appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank 54th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Eagles rank 222nd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2018-19 season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Golden Eagles. They rank 343rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.9 percent), while the Spartans have forced the 11th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.8 percent).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. UNCG Spartans Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UNCG ranks 14th in steals per game (8.8) while Tennessee Tech ranks 274th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Spartans rank 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 248th (20.1).
- UNCG ranks 75th in blocks per game (4.0) while Tennessee Tech ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Spartans rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 289th (16.1).
- UNCG ranks 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Tennessee Tech ranks 290th (38.6).
