The Savannah State Tigers (3-9) head to Tennessee Tech to play the Golden Eagles (3-8) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Savannah State Tigers at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were beaten by the Texas A&M Aggies, 98-83. Texas A&M out-rebounded Savannah State. The Aggies had 23 offensive rebounds and 68 total rebounds, while the Tigers had 16 and 43, respectively. Collins Joseph was Savannah State’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Golden Eagles lost to the Memphis Tigers in their last matchup, 76-61. Memphis’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech. The Tigers had a rate of 15.1, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 28.6. Micaiah Henry had a good game for Tennessee Tech, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Zaquavian Smith had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the first game, in which the Tigers defeated the Golden Eagles 97-83. The Tigers knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (49.0 vs. 25.0).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that features two of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Tennessee Tech ranks 18th in possessions per game (75.9) and Savannah State is second (84.1).
Savannah State vs. Tennessee Tech ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Savannah State averages 45.0 three pointers per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
The Tigers rank 26th in rebounds per game (40.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
Savannah State averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Tennessee Tech ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (18.9).
The Golden Eagles rank 19th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Tigers rank 160th (2.3).
Savannah State averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (9.4).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 22.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 92.4 points per game (12.3 above their season average).
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