Tennessee State Tigers vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
This article was published on Nov 26, 2024. Today’s picks College Basketball picks

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Bulldogs face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bryant as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.
TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -7
This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Can Tennessee State Stun the Crowd at McKenzie Arena?
Tennessee State fell to Chattanooga 85-78 on Monday. The Tigers, who were +10.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in the loss.
After leading 37-31 at halftime, Tennessee State allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 163 went over the pre-game line of 152.
Trey Bonham’s 28-point performance on 11-of-18 shooting led Tennessee State to a 78-point outing in their last game. Brandon Weston added 21 points, hitting 8-of-16 from the field, while Honor Huff contributed 19 points, despite shooting just 3-of-10 overall.
The Tigers shot 41.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. They connected on 9-of-28 three-point attempts (32.1%) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Bonham also adding 7 boards and 4 assists.
Despite Tennessee State’s defensive efforts, they allowed 85 points in their latest game. The Tigers gave up 43% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 25 of 57 shots.
Inside the arc, Tennessee State’s defense struggled, allowing 66% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent making 18 of 27 attempts. From three-point range, the Tigers held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 7 for 30. Tennessee State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 28 free throws for 77%.
Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Home Win?
Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Bryant fell to St. Bonaventure 85-70 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game where they entered as +7.5 point underdogs. The Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 150.
After trailing 46-40 at halftime, Bryant managed just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points to the Bonnies, leading to their defeat.
Noel Brown’s 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting led Bryant’s offense in their latest game, with Melvin Council Jr. adding 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Earl Timberlake contributed 17 points, while Barry Evans and Connor Withers each added 14, with Withers connecting on 4 threes.
The Bulldogs shot 41.3% from the field, with a 36.8% mark from three-point range, and hit 78.6% of their free throws. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded just 7 assists, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%.
Despite Bryant’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 85 points on offense. The Bulldogs shot 56% from the field, hitting 32 of their 57 attempts.
Inside the arc, Bryant went 24/43 for 55%, while from three-point range, they connected on 8 of 14 shots, good for 57%. They also made 13 of 16 free throws, shooting 81% from the line.
