The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-8, 0-2 OVC) and the Tennessee State Tigers (3-11, 0-2 OVC), who both like to play fast, will go head-to-head at Gentry Center. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Tennessee State Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Colonels played, they were dismantled by the Marshall Thundering Herd, 105-77. Marshall’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Kentucky. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 0.553, while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.344. Nick Mayo led Eastern Kentucky in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-23 shooting.
The Tigers fell to the Lipscomb Bisons in their last outing, 86-79. Lipscomb was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Bisons made 27 of their 31 free throws (87.1 percent), while the Tigers were 11-13 (84.6 percent). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey had a solid performance for Tennessee State, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Tennessee State ranks 25th in possessions per game (75.6) and Eastern Kentucky is second (83.7).
Mayo has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Eastern Kentucky.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Colonels won the most recent contest 72-59. Eastern Kentucky made 10 of their 24 three pointers (41.7 percent). Tennessee State was, on the other hand, 5-21 (23.8 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 214th (15.7).
The Tigers rank 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while the Colonels rank 260th (41.5).
Eastern Kentucky ranks third in steals per game (11.3) while Tennessee State ranks 97th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Colonels rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Tigers rank 76th (24.9).
Eastern Kentucky ranks 77th in blocks per game (3.7) while Tennessee State ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Colonels have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Kentucky has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (13.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
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