The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (4-9) visit Tennessee State to play the Tigers (3-9) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last contest, they were defeated by the Memphis Tigers, 76-61. Memphis’ 15.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 28.6. Micaiah Henry led Tennessee Tech in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers were beaten by the Lipscomb Bisons in their last outing, 86-79. Lipscomb made good use of their 31 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 27 of them (87.1 percent). Tennessee State, on the other hand, was 11-13 (84.6 percent). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey put together a good performance for Tennessee State, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this meeting that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Tennessee State currently ranks 15th in possessions per game (76.5) and Tennessee Tech is 31st (75.2).
After the Golden Eagles won both matchups against the Tigers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Tennessee Tech won 69-64. Tennessee Tech’s 0.576 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Tennessee State, who had a rate of 0.420.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Tennessee State Tigers Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee Tech, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 32nd in steals per game (8.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (12.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
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