The Tennessee State Tigers (5-12, 2-3 OVC) and the Belmont Bruins (12-4, 3-2 OVC), who both like to play fast, will clash at Curb Event Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 79-62. The Tigers had a turnover percentage of 15.0 (better than their season average of 20.3) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 28.9). With 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting, Stokley Chaffee Jr. was Tennessee State’s leading scorer.
The Bruins were beaten by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last matchup, 91-80. Jacksonville State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Belmont. The Gamecocks had a rate of 0.535 (above their season average of 0.501), while the Bruins posted a mark of 0.414 (below their season average of 0.557). Belmont’s Dylan Windler contributed 17 points and 17 rebounds in the game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bruins won the most recent game 84-59. Belmont couldn’t miss, shooting 56.6 percent from the field. Tennessee State, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 36.1.
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Belmont currently ranks seventh in possessions per game (77.5) and Tennessee State is 28th (74.9).
Tennessee State Tigers at Belmont Bruins Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks fourth in assists per game (19.1) while Tennessee State ranks 188th (12.1).
The Bruins rank 15th in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Tigers rank 169th (35.1).
Tennessee State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Belmont ranks 163rd (23.3).
The Bruins rank 47th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Tigers rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Tennessee State ranks 34th in steals per game (8.2) while Belmont ranks 105th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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