The Little Rock Trojans (5-3) will be at home in the Jack Stephens Center when they clash against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-1). Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Little Rock Trojans Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Trojans defeated the Alcorn State Braves 67-50, while the Buccaneers beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers 78-69.
The Buccaneers held the Mountaineers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below their season average of 26.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.491). Meanwhile, Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.265) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 33.6). For those same stats, Alcorn State was 0.155 and 24.4, respectively. Kamani Johnson led the way for Little Rock, finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State was lifted by Tray Boyd III, who recorded 22 points.
Little Rock might have trouble scoring as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, East Tennessee State ranks 77th in defensive efficiency while the Trojans rank 271st in offensive efficiency.
East Tennessee State vs. Little Rock Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks 27th in assists per game (15.7) while Little Rock ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Buccaneers rank 44th in steals per game (7.6) while the Trojans rank 198th (5.9).
- East Tennessee State ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Little Rock ranks 299th (18.3).
- The Buccaneers rank 20th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Trojans rank 186th (35.2).
- East Tennessee State ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Little Rock ranks 208th (2.7).