The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Tennessee State Tigers at Eblen Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in this one found them listed as -3-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Tigers was expected to move the line.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles sit at 17-12 (12-13-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Tennessee State Tigers are currently 15-12 (10-11-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Tennessee Tech is 11-15 OU, and Tennessee State is 10-12 OU.
The Golden Eagles - Tigers odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tennessee Tech is rated No. 150 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tennessee State is at No. 84.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Tennessee Tech has the nation's No. 128-rated offensive output, at 74.38 PPG. The visiting Tennessee State Tigers defense ranks No. 31 allowing on average 66.07 PPG. The Golden Eagles FG% has averaged 44.54% so far, more than the Tennessee Tech Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.79% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tennessee State suffered a 72-59 loss against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, getting 12 points from Christian Mekowulu in a losing effort at Gentry Complex.
Curtis Phillips scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Golden Eagles to a win (they lost 75-65 to Murray State at CFSB Center on Saturday).
- Tennessee State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Tennessee State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee State's last 7 games
- Tennessee State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Tennessee Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tennessee Tech's last 11 games
- Tennessee Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Tennessee Tech is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee State at Belmont, Saturday, February 24th
Tennessee Tech at Jacksonville State, Saturday, February 24th
