Expect a fast-paced game when the Belmont Bruins (20-4, 11-2 OVC) travel to Tennessee Tech to play the Golden Eagles (7-19, 3-10 OVC). Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Belmont Bruins vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Eagles lost to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 67-57, while the Bruins were victorious over the Tennessee State Tigers, 77-66.
Belmont dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 25.5) and a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.205). Tennessee State was 27.0 and 0.286, respectively, for those same stats. Tennessee Tech, meanwhile, forced Jacksonville State into a turnover percentage of 19.7 (above their season average of 15.8). Tennessee Tech received a boost from Jr Clay, who contributed 17 points, five assists and five steals. Dylan Windler played a pivotal role for Belmont with 31 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Windler led the Bruins to a 79-67 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. The Bruins’ 38.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Eagles, who had a mark of 30.3.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Tennessee Tech currently ranks 42nd in possessions per game (73.2) and Belmont is 12th (75.6).
Belmont Bruins at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks fourth in assists per game (19.4) while Tennessee Tech ranks 259th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
- The Bruins rank 82nd in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 212th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- Tennessee Tech blocks 4.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 47th in the country. Belmont ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Bruins rank 22nd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 264th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- Belmont ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Tennessee Tech ranks 238th (20.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 10.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
