The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-4) are looking for their first victory when they meet the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (2-1) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last outing, they were dismantled by the No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels, 108-58. North Carolina won the rebounding battle. The Tar Heels had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 15) and total rebounds (54 vs. 24). Micaiah Henry was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Spartans had no trouble getting past the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last outing, 80-59. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 18.2) and had a better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 11.4). Cassius Winston was Michigan State’s leading scorer with 23 points on 9-for-22 shooting from the field.
Look for Michigan State to own the offensive glass in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Spartans rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Tennessee Tech ranks 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent). Additionally, the Golden Eagles’ 304th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 99.6) will face a tough challenge against the Spartans’ 19th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 96.3).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Michigan State Spartans Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Tennessee Tech ranks 278th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
The Golden Eagles rank 35th in steals per game (7.6) while the Spartans rank 273rd (4.3).
Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (19.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
The Spartans average 7.1 blocks per game, which ranks first in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Michigan State averages 21.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 205th in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
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