West Georgia Wolves vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

The Wolves and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147 points, and Tennessee Tech is favored by -5.5 vs. West Georgia.

WEST GEORGIA WOLVES 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 12th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-57 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 147 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Do the Wolves Have a Shot at a Road Win?

West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games

The Wolves faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they took on Georgia Tech on the road. West Georgia came into the game as +23.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 85-62. Despite the loss, they managed to cover the spread.

After falling behind 50-29 in the first half, the Wolves played a more competitive second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game landed right on the O/U line of 147.

West Georgia struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.6% from the field and 34% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, though they did hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 18 three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Wolves shot 55.6%, making 10 of 18 attempts. They also managed just 6 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Javian McCollum led the way with 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from three-point range.

West Georgia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They particularly had trouble defending inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts (26/41).

From beyond the arc, West Georgia held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts for 70%. On the boards, West Georgia gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Can Tennessee Tech Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game

The Golden Eagles dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-78 to Georgia. Tennessee Tech, who entered the game as +24 point underdogs, kept things much closer than expected.

After trailing 42-38 at halftime, the Golden Eagles scored 40 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 141.

Tennessee Tech’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 39.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 28 attempts, while shooting 57.6% on two-pointers.

Asa Newell led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Mekhi Cameron added 21 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Dakota Leffew knocked down 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 18 points and 3 assists.

Despite Tennessee Tech’s defensive struggles, allowing 83 points on 51% shooting, they did manage to limit their opponent’s three-point success, holding them to 22% from beyond the arc with just 4 made threes.

The Golden Eagles also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Tennessee Tech gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.