The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (6-14, 2-5 OVC) and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (10-10, 3-4 OVC), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at McBrayer Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they were topped by the Morehead State Eagles, 67-61. Morehead State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Tennessee Tech. The Eagles had a rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.223), while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.228). Jr Clay was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
The Colonels won big over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last contest, 88-70. The Colonels had a free throw rate of 0.231 (above their season average of 0.216) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.562 (above their season average of 0.502). With 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Eastern Kentucky’s Kelvin Robinson had a good performance.
After the Golden Eagles won both contests against the Colonels last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Tennessee Tech won 70-67. The Golden Eagles knocked down 17 of their 21 free throws (81.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 31.3).
There should be plenty of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Eastern Kentucky currently ranks second in possessions per game (82.5) and Tennessee Tech is 57th (73.1). It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Golden Eagles, which ranks 328th in ball security (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Colonels, which forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the country (23.5 percent).
Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Kentucky Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Kentucky ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Tennessee Tech ranks 238th (19.6).
The Colonels average 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 246th in assists allowed per game (17.4).
Eastern Kentucky averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the country. Tennessee Tech ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
The Colonels rank second in steals per game (11.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 196th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
Tennessee Tech averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 28th in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 88.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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