The Tennessee State Tigers (0-1) welcome the Little Rock Trojans (1-0) to Gentry Center for their home opener. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Little Rock Trojans at Tennessee State Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Trojans’ last matchup, they topped the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm, 101-92. The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.103) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.538). With 34 points on 12-for-24 shooting, Markquis Nowell was the top scorer from either team.
The Tigers lost to the Lipscomb Bisons in their last contest, 86-79. Lipscomb made good use of their 31 trips to the charity stripe, making 27 of them (87.1 percent). Tennessee State, meanwhile, was 11-13 (84.6 percent). With 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey was the game’s high scorer.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Tennessee State ranks 276th in possessions per game (67.7) and Little Rock is 297th (67.2) since the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the 335th-ranked offense of the Trojans (offensive efficiency of 96.5) will battle against the 60th-ranked defense of the Tigers (defensive efficiency of 99.2).
Little Rock vs. Tennessee State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee State ranks 59th in steals per game (7.2) while Little Rock ranks 252nd (5.0).
The Tigers rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Trojans rank 275th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
Little Rock ranks 228th in assists per game (12.5) while Tennessee State ranks 283rd (10.9).
The Trojans rank 228th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Tigers rank 278th (32.9).
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