The Winthrop Eagles (2-1) will travel to the Freedom Hall Civic Center to go head-to-head against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-0). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Buccaneers defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks 92-75, while the Eagles barely escaped the 18th-ranked Saint Mary’s Gaels 61-59.
Winthrop played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9. Saint Mary’s recorded marks of 0.452 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. East Tennessee State, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.714 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.2. UT Martin was 0.463 and 36.4, respectively, for those same stats. East Tennessee State was led by Bo Hodges, who put up 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Chandler Vaudrin had a solid performance for Winthrop, putting up 19 points and five rebounds.
The Buccaneers won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 76-74. East Tennessee State won the rebounding battle. The Buccaneers had 17 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Eagles had three and 28, respectively.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Dating back to last season, the Buccaneers rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 percent), while Winthrop ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Winthrop Eagles vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks 52nd in steals per game (7.5) while Winthrop ranks 277th (4.4).
- The Buccaneers average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Eagles rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- East Tennessee State blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 60th in the nation. Winthrop ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Buccaneers rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.5) while the Eagles rank 201st (35.7).
- Winthrop ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (32.7) while East Tennessee State ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
