VMI Keydets vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Looking to win big? The Keydets and Golden Eagles face off at 3:30 ET on PTB. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Tennessee Tech being favored by -5 over VMI.

VMI KEYDETS VS TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -5

This game will be played at The Greenbrier at 3:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 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 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can VMI Lock in a Road Win?

VMI pulled off a 76-71 road win over Bellarmine on Saturday, November 9th. The Keydets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.

VMI led 43-29 at halftime but allowed Bellarmine to score 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points landed exactly on the O/U line of 147, resulting in a push.

VMI’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (8/20). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 85.7% of their attempts (12/14), and their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.8%.

Jack Karasinski led the way with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three-point range. TJ Johnson added 14 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Dylan Branson contributed 12 points and 6 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

VMI’s defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 66% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, VMI’s opponents hit 10 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 33%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 13, an 86% success rate. VMI gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Will Tennessee Tech Come Through as Home Favorites?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Tennessee Tech picked up a 76-73 win over West Georgia on Tuesday, November 12th. The Golden Eagles were -6.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.

Tennessee Tech jumped out to a 45-30 lead at halftime but allowed West Georgia to score 43 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 31 points themselves.

Tennessee Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They were especially efficient inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was 33.3% (10/30). At the free-throw line, they struggled, converting just 50% (8/16).

Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, adding 10 rebounds. Kyric Davis contributed 19 points and 9 boards, while Daniel Egbuniwe added 18 points, hitting 7-of-10 shots, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. The Golden Eagles dished out 17 assists as a team.

Tennessee Tech’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 76% of their two-point attempts, going 19/25.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 33%, making 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Tennessee Tech sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 50%. The Golden Eagles limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.