The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-0) try to stay perfect when they go head-to-head with the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-2) at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last game, they blew out the North Dakota State Bison, 79-61. The Buccaneers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 18.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.532). East Tennessee State was led by Jeromy Rodriguez, who put up 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Eagles barely escaped the Montana Grizzlies in their last outing, 80-77. One of Georgia Southern’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Grizzlies were just 10-15 (66.7 percent). Tookie Brown was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Buccaneers won the sole contest against the Eagles last season, 79-59. The Buccaneers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 20.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.558 vs. 0.444).
This showdown figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the country’s premier defenses clash. Since the 2017-18 season, Georgia Southern ranks 50th in defensive efficiency (98.8) and East Tennessee State is 14th (95.1). Furthermore, the Buccaneers, who rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), will attempt to exploit the Eagles, who rank 268th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Georgia Southern ranks 275th (37.6).
The Buccaneers rank 79th in assists per game (14.9) while the Eagles rank 313th (10.4).
Georgia Southern ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 128th (6.0).
The Buccaneers average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 171st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Georgia Southern ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while East Tennessee State ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
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