The SIUE Cougars (5-9, 1-1 OVC) head to Tennessee Tech to take on the Golden Eagles (5-10, 1-1 OVC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
SIUE Cougars vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they were beaten by the Pacific Tigers, 74-65. Pacific’s 29.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over SIUE, who had a mark of 14.6. Brandon Jackson played well for SIUE, recording 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Eagles lost to the Memphis Tigers in their last matchup, 76-61. Memphis’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 28.6. With 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Micaiah Henry was Tennessee Tech’s leading scorer.
After the Golden Eagles won both contests against the Cougars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Tennessee Tech won 60-51. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.310 vs. 0.121) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.4 vs. 13.6).
There could be plenty of transition action in this matchup that showcases a pair of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Tennessee Tech ranks 43rd in possessions per game (74.2) and SIUE is 55th (73.6).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee Tech ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while SIUE ranks 155th (2.3).
The Cougars rank 73rd in steals per game (7.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 166th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
SIUE ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9) while Tennessee Tech ranks 242nd (39.5).
The Cougars rank 165th in assists allowed per game (14.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 237th (18.3).
SIUE ranks 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Tennessee Tech ranks 225th (19.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 92.4 points per game (12.4 above their season average).
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