It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-15, 3-6 OVC) welcome the Murray State Racers (16-4, 7-2 OVC) to Hooper Eblen Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Murray State Racers vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
The last time the Racers played, they were blown out by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 88-68. Jacksonville State couldn’t miss, shooting 58.1 percent from the field. Murray State, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 40.0. Ja Morant was Murray State’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Golden Eagles were beaten by the Austin Peay Governors in their last game, 77-66. Austin Peay’s 10.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Tennessee Tech, who had a rate of 27.4. The Governors’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0, while the Golden Eagles’ was above their season average of 20.0. With 14 points and seven assists, Jr Clay put together a solid game for Tennessee Tech.
Tennessee Tech might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Murray State currently ranks 47th in defensive efficiency while the Golden Eagles rank 327th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Racers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent). The Golden Eagles, meanwhile, rank 309th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.1 percent.
After the Racers won both meetings against the Golden Eagles last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Murray State won 75-65. The Racers knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 27.8).
Murray State Racers vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Murray State averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 198th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
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The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 15.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
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