The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-9, 1-0 OVC) and the Belmont Bruins (9-3, 0-1 OVC), who both like to play fast, will clash at Curb Event Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Belmont Bruins ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last game, they were defeated by the Memphis Tigers, 76-61. Memphis’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Tennessee Tech. The Tigers had a rate of 15.1, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 28.6. Micaiah Henry led Tennessee Tech in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds in their last matchup, 100-89. The Bruins had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 21.1). With 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Belmont’s Grayson Murphy played well.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this battle that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Belmont ranks 12th in possessions per game (77.2) and Tennessee Tech is 34th (74.8).
Kevin McClain and Nick Muszynski have been playing well over the last five games for Belmont. McClain has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Muszynski has put up 0 points a game during that span.
After the Bruins won both games against the Golden Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Belmont won 75-70. The Bruins had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.327).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Belmont Bruins Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Tennessee Tech ranks 221st (19.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 8.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 94.8 points per game (9.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
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