It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Morehead State Eagles (9-14, 5-5 OVC) welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (7-15, 4-6 OVC) to Ellis T Johnson Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers at Morehead State Eagles Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they blew out the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 79-50. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.493, had a phenomenal mark of 0.618 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 29.9). With 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Emmanuel Egbuta was the game’s high scorer.
The Eagles were victorious over the Eastern Illinois Panthers in their last outing, 84-78. The Eagles knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 16.3). Jordan Walker was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Lamontray Harris had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Eagles defeated the Tigers 74-61. The Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.440 vs. 0.079) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.520 vs. 0.444).
Tennessee State Tigers at Morehead State Eagles Odds Pick
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Betting Notes:
Tennessee State ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Morehead State ranks 180th (14.1).
The Tigers rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Eagles rank 152nd (22.7).
Tennessee State ranks 39th in steals per game (7.8) while Morehead State ranks 122nd (6.3).
The Eagles average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Tigers rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Tennessee State averages 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 188th in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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