The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-7) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they take on the Kennesaw State Owls (1-9) at KSU Convocation Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they were topped by the Memphis Tigers, 76-61. Memphis’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 28.6. Micaiah Henry was Tennessee Tech’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Owls beat the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels in their last outing, 68-57. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.2 vs. 15.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.157). Tyler Hooker was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Eagles won the lone contest against the Owls last season, 82-68, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Golden Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.429) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 25.6).
Opposite tempos will be on display in this matchup. Tennessee Tech has preferred to play quickly (68th in possessions per game), while Kennesaw State has been slower-paced (186th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee Tech ranks 109th in assists per game (14.5) while Kennesaw State ranks 264th (8.9).
The Golden Eagles average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the country. The Owls rank 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Kennesaw State ranks 96th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 227th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
The Golden Eagles rank 184th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Owls rank 289th (11.9).
Tennessee Tech averages 5.4 blocks per game, which is ranked 82nd in the nation. Kennesaw State ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 53.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (12.7 below their season average).
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