The Western Carolina Catamounts (7-3) will travel to Hooper Eblen Arena to square off against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-8). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Golden Eagles were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons, 78-60, while the Catamounts fell to the Xavier Musketeers, 74-61.
Western Carolina forced Xavier into a turnover percentage of 22.9 (above their season average of 15.7) while Tennessee Tech forced Lipscomb into a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 17.4). Tennessee Tech’s Tujautae Williams had a good game, putting up 11 points and six rebounds. Western Carolina rallied around Mason Faulkner, who had 14 points and six assists.
The high-powered offense of Western Carolina (82nd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 107.5) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Tennessee Tech (229th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 100.6). The Catamounts should have the edge on that end of the court.
Western Carolina at Tennessee Tech Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee Tech, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Western Carolina ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Tennessee Tech ranks 159th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 126th in blocks per game (2.7) while the Catamounts rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Western Carolina averages 5.4 steals per game, which ranks 163rd in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Catamounts rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 164th (14.0).
- Western Carolina averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
