Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Prediction 01/16/20

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The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (3-14, 0-4 OVC) head to Sam M. Vadalabene Center to go head-to-head against the SIUE Cougars (4-13, 1-3 OVC). The Golden Eagles look to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at SIUE Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Cougars fell to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 78-72, while the Golden Eagles were defeated by the Murray State Racers, 81-69.

Tennessee Tech was lights out from beyond the arc (11-24; 45.8 percent) while SIUE had an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.484). SIUE rallied around Tyresse Williford, who finished with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jr. Clay had a good game for Tennessee Tech, putting up 18 points.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Cougars won the last matchup 76-68. Getting to the charity stripe was one of SIUE’s biggest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Tennessee Tech had 25. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Getting to the line might be scarce for SIUE in this battle. The Cougars currently rank 295th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.188, while Tennessee Tech ranks 92nd in FTA rate allowed (0.187).

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at SIUE Cougars Pick

Pick: SU Winner – SIUE, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee Tech ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while SIUE ranks 241st (18.3).
  • The Cougars rank 158th in steals per game (6.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Cougars average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 221st in assists allowed per game (15.2).
  • Tennessee Tech ranks 198th in rebounds per game (34.3) while SIUE ranks 261st (31.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (12.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 10.0 for the season.