Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs SIUE Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Eagles versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Vadalabene Center in Edwardsville, IL. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 137 points, with SIUE being favored by -4.5 at home against Tennessee Tech.
TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS SIUE COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: SIUE Cougars -4.5
This game will be played at Vadalabene Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will SIUE pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Golden Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Golden Eagles improved to 7-7 on the season with a 69-64 road win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday. Tennessee Tech entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 37-28 at halftime, the Golden Eagles clamped down defensively, holding Eastern Illinois to 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 points of their own. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Tennessee Tech’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.1% overall and 36.4% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 from deep.
Despite their shooting woes, the Golden Eagles grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Nakyel Shelton led the way with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaylon Johnson added 13 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.
Despite Tennessee Tech’s strong defensive effort, they couldn’t hold the opposition under 64 points. The Golden Eagles limited their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Tennessee Tech’s defense gave up 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%.
Will the Cougars Defense Show Up at Home?
SIUE improved to 7-6 on the season with a 60-57 road win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday. The Cougars, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
SIUE led 28-27 at halftime and outscored the Panthers 32-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 135.5-point O/U line.
In their last game, SIUE managed just 60 points, shooting 40.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 58.6% of their attempts.
Ray’Sean Taylor led the team with 19 points, despite shooting 26.7% overall and missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Ring Malith contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots, while Nakyel Shelton added 14 points, connecting on 2 of 4 from deep.
SIUE’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting only 15 of 36 attempts, a 41% success rate.
From beyond the arc, SIUE’s defense kept the pressure on, allowing just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, an 80% rate.