The Winthrop Eagles (3-3) and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (1-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will go head-to-head at Hooper Eblen Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Winthrop Eagles at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Free Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after dismantling the Warren Wilson Owls in their last matchup, 116-76. The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7, had a phenomenal mark of 42.6, while the Owls had a free throw rate of 0.105 (below the 0.214 mark opponents have averaged against Winthrop this season). Josh Ferguson was a key piece for Winthrop with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Golden Eagles’ previous game, they were victorious over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 79-73. Tennessee Tech out-rebounded Louisiana-Monroe. The Golden Eagles had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 22) and total rebounds (45 vs. 28). With 14 points and 11 rebounds, Tennessee Tech’s Micaiah Henry had a solid game.
There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that showcases a pair of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Tennessee Tech ranks 60th in possessions per game (72.5) and Winthrop is 27th (73.8) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee Tech ranks 40th in steals per game (7.4) while Winthrop ranks 265th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
The Eagles average 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 238th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
Winthrop ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
The Eagles rank 59th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 255th (14.6).
Winthrop blocks 4.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. Tennessee Tech ranks 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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