SIUE Cougars vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Golden Eagles? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, TN. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Tennessee Tech as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
SIUE COUGARS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -1.5
This game will be played at Hooper Eblen Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
- Not only will Tennessee Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can SIUE Lock in a Road Win?
SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games
SIUE improved to 13-8 on the season with a 66-41 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday. The Cougars, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 22-21 at halftime, SIUE dominated the second half, outscoring the Panthers 44-20. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 132.5 O/U line.
SIUE’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They hit 51.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31% of their threes.
The Cougars also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making only 5 of 12 attempts. Myles Thompson led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Ray’Sean Taylor added 13 points and 4 assists.
SIUE’s defense held their opponent to just 41 points, despite allowing a 41% shooting performance on 26 of 62 attempts. The Cougars gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 tries, a 51% success rate for the opposition.
From beyond the arc, SIUE limited their opponent to 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting mark. The Cougars also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 5 free throws, shooting 41%. SIUE allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Golden Eagles Secure a Win at Home?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Tennessee Tech improved to 10-11 on the season with a 78-65 road win over Southern Indiana on Saturday. The Golden Eagles, who were +1 underdogs, not only picked up the victory but also covered the spread.
Tech led 34-31 at halftime and pulled away by outscoring Southern Indiana 44-34 in the second half. The total points for the game were 143, just under the 146.5-point O/U line.
Tennessee Tech put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 9 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 36% from deep, and made 15 of 20 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. The Golden Eagles grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.
Damoni Harrison led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Stephen Olowoniyi added 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 15 points and 7 boards. Jack Campion was efficient, shooting 75% from three, finishing with 13 points and 3 assists.
Despite Tennessee Tech’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 65 points. The Golden Eagles allowed 37% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 25 of their 67 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech’s defense gave up 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 7, shooting 58%.