The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-11, 0-1 OVC) head to Ellis T Johnson Arena to challenge the Morehead State Eagles (6-8, 0-1 OVC). The Golden Eagles look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Morehead State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Eagles fell to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 76-72, while the Golden Eagles were defeated by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 74-59.
Tennessee Tech had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 27.7) while Morehead State had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.0). Morehead State was lifted by Tyzhaun Claude, who recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Darius Allen had a good game for Tennessee Tech, recording 16 points and five rebounds.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Morehead State won 66-63. Morehead State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Tennessee Tech. The Eagles had a rate of 0.218, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.127. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Points at the line might be rare for Morehead State in this battle. The Eagles rank 306th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Tennessee Tech ranks 73rd in FTA rate allowed (0.174).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Morehead State Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Morehead State ranks 89th in assists per game (14.1) while Tennessee Tech ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Golden Eagles average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Morehead State ranks 86th in steals per game (7.2) while Tennessee Tech ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Eagles rank 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 147th (2.6).
- Morehead State averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
