Offense meets defense when the Winthrop Eagles (2-1) welcome the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-2) to Winthrop Coliseum. The game gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Winthrop Eagles Free Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Creighton Bluejays, 75-69. Creighton’s free throw rate was their largest strength over East Tennessee State. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.292, while the Buccaneers posted a mark of 0.045. Jeromy Rodriguez had a solid game for East Tennessee State, finishing with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The Eagles easily got past the Pfeiffer Falcons in their last contest, 134-99. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 17.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.351 vs. 0.213). With 14 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Kyle Zunic had a solid performance for Winthrop.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Winthrop takes on the top-notch defense of East Tennessee State. Since last season, the Eagles rank 58th in offensive efficiency, while the Buccaneers are 13th in defensive efficiency.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Winthrop Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 22nd in steals per game (7.8) while Winthrop ranks 264th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Eagles rank 37th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Buccaneers rank 201st (20.9).
Winthrop averages 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. East Tennessee State ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Buccaneers rank 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Eagles rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
East Tennessee State allows the 20th-fewest assists per game (10.9) while Winthrop ranks 44th (11.5).
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