The sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) will be at home in Thompson-Boling Arena when they clash with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-3). The game will air on SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Volunteers lost to the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 87-81, while the Colonels dismantled the Kennesaw State Owls, 100-81.
The Colonels had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 15.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.460). Tennessee, on the other hand, forced Kansas into a turnover percentage of 17.6 (above their season average of 14.0). Grant Williams had a good game for Tennessee, contributing 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Nick Mayo, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Eastern Kentucky with 28 points and eight rebounds.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Tennessee in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Volunteers rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.0 percent), while Eastern Kentucky ranks 268th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Eastern Kentucky vs. Tennessee Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 278th (15.0).
- The Colonels rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Volunteers rank 233rd (20.4).
- Tennessee ranks 155th in steals per game (6.3) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 209th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Volunteers rank 102nd in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Colonels rank 246th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Tennessee averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 34th in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
