College Basketball Betting - Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Odds

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will be trying to slam the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Thursday when the teams tip off at Vadalabene Center in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles opened as -4-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars sit at 7-14 (5-14 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are currently 15-8 (9-10-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 13-6 OU, and Tennessee Tech is 8-12 OU.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 292-rated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars and the No. 147-ranked Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 211-ranked scoring average of 70.24 PPG, against a Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defense rated No. 160 and allowing 72.87 PPG. The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars FG% has averaged 42.29% to date this season, less than the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (45.44% per game).