Western Carolina Catamounts vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/23

Looking to win big? The Catamounts and Golden Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. The Catamounts are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Golden Eagles. The game’s over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.

WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +5.5

This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
• Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will Western Carolina Come Through as Road Favorites?

Following their most recent victory, a 81-63 win over North Alabama, Western Carolina remains undefeated at 4-0. In their previous three road games, which includes last year, Western Carolina holds a 2-1 record. As Western Carolina gets ready to face Tennessee Tech, they hold a 3-1 ATS record. Looking back at their previous ten games which includes the previous season, Western Carolina has gone 6-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Western Carolina have had an average of 139 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 142.9 points. Their over/under record is 1-3-0. The Catamounts have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 74 points per game.

In their latest game, Western Carolina’s offense looked good, scoring 81 points against North Alabama. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.3% and made 8/11 free throws. On the offensive front, the Catamounts have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 82nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 84th in terms of percentage and 129th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Catamounts’ defense is nationally ranked 61st, allowing 65.4 points per game. Against North Alabama, the Catamounts’ defense gave up 63 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, North Alabama only made 8 free-throws.

Will the Golden Eagles Exceed Expectations at Home?

Tennessee Tech is still in search of their first victory, as they currently hold a 0-4 record. In their last three games, which includes last year, Tennessee Tech has a 1-2 record at home. Entering today’s game, Tennessee Tech has a 0-4 record against the spread. Over their last ten games, including those from the previous season, Tennessee Tech is 5-4 vs. the spread.

So far, Tennessee Tech’s games have averaged 141 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.1 points. The Golden Eagles have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 76 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Tennessee Tech offense ended with 63 points against Chattanooga. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 7 threes. Rodney Johnson Jr. is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 14.3. Meanwhile, David Early also brings a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.

Facing Western Carolina, Tennessee Tech aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.8 points allowed per game (190th). Tennessee Tech’s three-point defense is currently 84th in the country at 7.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.8% of their shots vs. Tennessee Tech.