The Tennessee State Tigers (11-6, 3-1 OVC) welcome the Morehead State Eagles (9-8, 3-1 OVC) to Gentry Center. The Tigers will attempt to continue their seven-game home winning streak, while the Eagles look to end their six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 75-73, while the Eagles beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 69-66.
The Eagles made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.464). Meanwhile, Tennessee State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Southeast Missouri State. The Tigers had a rate of 17.8 (better than their season average of 21.1), while the Redhawks posted a mark of 20.4 (above their season average of 17.4). Tennessee State rallied around Michael Littlejohn, who put up 19 points. Justin Thomas, meanwhile played a key role for Morehead State with 18 points, six assists and five rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Tigers won 81-80. Tennessee State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.455). Morehead State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 17.5). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Tennessee State appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Tigers rank 19th in effective field goal percentage (0.553), while Morehead State ranks 121st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473).
Morehead State Eagles vs. Tennessee State Tigers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Morehead State ranks 152nd (5.2).
- The Tigers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Eagles rank 99th (12.1).
- The Tigers rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Eagles rank 168th (36.0).
- Tennessee State ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Morehead State ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
