SIUE Cougars vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24
Looking to win big? The Cougars and Golden Eagles face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. SIUE is favored by -2.5 in this Ohio Valley conference contest against Tennessee Tech. The game’s over/under currently sits at 137 points.
SIUE COUGARS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +2.5
This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.
WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
- Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Will the Cougars Defense Show Up on the Road?
After defeating Southeast Missouri State by a score of 80-76, SIUE’s overall record now stands at 15-12. In road games, the Cougars have a 1-10 record, while they are 11-2 when playing at home. SIUE currently holds an ATS record below .500 at 11-12-1. In their last five games, they have gone 1-4 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through 27 games, SIUE has an over/under record of 13-11-0, with their games averaging 139.2 points per game on average. In the Cougars’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 155 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 5-0.
SIUE is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 80 points vs. Southeast Missouri State. This figure is more than their season average of 71.7 points per game. The top scorer for the Cougars was Damarco Minor with 26 points, while Ray’Sean Taylor also added 20 to the scoreboard.
The Cougars’ defense is presently ranked 101st nationally, allowing an average of 69.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Southeast Missouri State, the Redhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 76 points vs. SIUE.
Do the Golden Eagles Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Tennessee Tech currently has a 9-18 overall record after playing 27 games. So far this season, all of the Golden Eagles’ games have been played on the road. Against the spread, Tennessee Tech is sitting below the .500 mark with an 11-13 record. However, in their last ten games, Tennessee Tech has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through 27 games, Tennessee Tech has an over/under record of 9-15-0, with their games averaging 138 points per game on average. The Golden Eagles’ last five games have finished with a combined 127 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.
In their most recent game, the Tennessee Tech offense put up just 55 points vs. the Western Illinois Leathernecks. Overall, they are now averaging 67.6 points per game which is 381st in the country. The team’s scoring leader is Jayvis Harvey, who holds an average of 14.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Josiah Davis is averaging 12.3 points per game this season.
The Golden Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 209th nationally, allowing an average of 73.4 points per contest. So far, the Tennessee Tech defense is giving up an average of 7.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.3 times per game (530th).