The Morehead State Eagles (4-12, 0-3 OVC) look to end their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Tennessee State Tigers (4-11, 1-2 OVC) at Gentry Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were defeated by the Belmont Bruins, 77-60. Belmont’s 25.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Morehead State, who had a rate of 16.2. The Bruins’ mark was below their season average of 27.1, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 32.1. Morehead State’s A.J. Hicks had a solid performance, putting up 10 points.
The Tigers edged the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their last matchup, 82-81. Tennessee State had a turnover percentage of 13.7 (better than their season average of 20.6). Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 30.1). Kamar McKnight led Tennessee State in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Tigers won both meetings against the Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Tennessee State won 83-74. The Tigers knocked down 21 of their 23 free throws (91.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 29.0).
Morehead State at Tennessee State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Morehead State ranks 194th (14.9).
The Tigers rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Eagles rank 175th (23.9).
Tennessee State averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. Morehead State ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Tigers average 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 174th in the country. The Eagles rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
Morehead State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Tennessee State ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
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