Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Hose and Golden Eagles. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Eagles at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! Presbyterian is favored by -5 in this non-conference contest against Tennessee Tech. The game’s over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +5

This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
• Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Presbyterian Make it Happen on the Road?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian picked up a 71-61 win over Monmouth on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Blue Hose were -2 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Presbyterian jumped out to a 45-32 lead in the first half but slowed down in the second, scoring 26 points while allowing 29. The total points for the game were 132, which fell under the O/U line of 136.5.

Presbyterian’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 10 of 24 from beyond the arc, good for 41.7%, while connecting on 17 of 36 two-point attempts (47.2%). At the free-throw line, they converted 7 of 11, shooting 63.6%.

Jack Collins led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three-point range. Kobe Stewart added 17 points, shooting 60% from deep (3/5) and dishing out 6 assists. Kory Mincy contributed 16 points, and Jamahri Harvey chipped in 13, with both players knocking down 3 threes.

Presbyterian’s defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 baskets on 36 tries, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Presbyterian’s opponents hit 10 of 24 shots, good for 41%. They also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. Presbyterian allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Can Tennessee Tech Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game

The Golden Eagles fell to UCF 80-69 on Tuesday, November 19th. Despite being +24 point underdogs, Tennessee Tech kept the game closer than expected.

After trailing 47-32 at halftime, the Golden Eagles outscored UCF 37-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 144.

Tennessee Tech put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.

Keyshawn Hall led the way with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field. Kyle Layton added 16 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Jordan Ivy-Curry contributed 15 points despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Despite Tennessee Tech’s defensive efforts, they allowed 80 points on 42% shooting from the field. Their opponents went 21/47 from two-point range, hitting 44% of their shots.

From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech gave up 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws (73%).