The Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-3) clash against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (3-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic – Mainland at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Free Prediction
In the Bearkats’ last game, they topped the Jackson State Tigers, 75-60. The Bearkats held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 30.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.508 (above their season average of 0.478). R.J. Smith had a good outing for Sam Houston State, putting up 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Buccaneers had no trouble getting past the Chicago State Cougars in their last matchup, 86-61. The Buccaneers knocked down 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 26.3). Jeromy Rodriguez was East Tennessee State’s top scorer with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, East Tennessee State should have a noteworthy edge. Since last season, the Buccaneers defense ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472), while the Sam Houston State offense ranks 298th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Sam Houston State Bearkats at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.2) while Sam Houston State ranks 288th (1.8).
The Buccaneers rank 20th in steals per game (7.8) while the Bearkats rank 136th (6.3).
East Tennessee State ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 115th (12.8).
The Buccaneers rank 184th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while the Bearkats rank 267th (24.1).
East Tennessee State ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 115th (34.0).
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