It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Morehead State Eagles (7-12, 3-3 OVC) welcome the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (6-13, 2-4 OVC) to Ellis T Johnson Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Morehead State Eagles Free Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 65-48. Jacksonville State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Tennessee Tech. The Gamecocks had a rate of 35.5 (above their season average of 31.5), while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 23.1. Micaiah Henry led Tennessee Tech in scoring with 11 points on 3-for-8 shooting.
The Eagles beat the UT Martin Skyhawks in their last matchup, 85-77. The Eagles had a solid free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.221), while the Skyhawks had a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 16.4). With 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, Morehead State’s Jordan Walker put together a good performance.
Morehead State could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this contest. The Eagles rank 218th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.223, while Tennessee Tech ranks 83rd in FTA rate allowed (0.204).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Eagles won the last game 74-55. The Eagles made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 vs. 16.3).
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Morehead State Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Morehead State averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 130th in the country. Tennessee Tech ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Eagles rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Morehead State averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. Tennessee Tech ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (17.6).
The Eagles rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 231st (19.6).
Morehead State averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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