SIU-Edwardsville Vs Tennessee Tech: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 25, 2023

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (9-12, 5-3 OVC) look to continue a four-game home winning streak when hosting the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (14-7, 5-3 OVC) on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Cougars’ (-136 to win on the moneyline) matchup with the Golden Eagles (+111).

The betting insights in what follows reflect odds as of January 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this contest and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.

SIU-Edwardsville Vs Tennessee Tech Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Tennessee Tech (+2)
Total Pick Over (138.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

SIU-Edwardsville Vs Tennessee Tech Stat Rankings

SIU-Edwardsville Avg. (Rank) Tennessee Tech Avg. (Rank)
74.1 (137th) Points Scored 72.1 (171st)
68.5 (162nd) Points Allowed 72.2 (261st)
35.8 (77th) Rebounds 34.1 (151st)
11 (60th) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (197th)
7.1 (222nd) 3pt Made 9.2 (31st)
12.8 (220th) Assists 15.4 (48th)
12.3 (184th) Turnovers 12.2 (177th)

SIU-Edwardsville Vs Tennessee Tech Betting Trends

  • The Cougars’ record against the spread is 11-6-1.
  • SIU-Edwardsville has an ATS record of 4-3 as 2-point favorites or more.
  • This year, 10 of the Cougars’ 18 games have gone over the point total.
  • SIU-Edwardsville’s games have finished with more than 138.5 points 10 times so far this season.
  • The average total for Cougars games this season has been 142.6, 4.1 points higher than the total for this game.
  • Tennessee Tech has covered the spread nine times in 18 games.
  • The Golden Eagles’ ATS record as 2-point underdogs or more is 6-5-1.
  • There have been 10 SIU-Edwardsville’s games (out of 18) that hit the over this season.
  • Golden Eagles games have had over 138.5 points 12 times this season.
  • This season, Tennessee Tech’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 144.3, which is 5.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Best Betting Sites For SIU-Edwardsville vs Tennessee Tech

Up to $1,500 Welcome Bonus at BetMGM Sportsbook
Up to $1,500 Welcome Bonus at BetMGM Sportsbook
Up to $1,500
In Bonuses
BetMGM Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win*

  • *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF

  • Use Bonus Code: BETPLAYPICKS

SIU-Edwardsville Impact Players

  • Damarco Minor leads the Cougars at 3 assists per game, while also averaging 5.4 rebounds and 11.9 points.
  • Ray’Sean Taylor leads his squad in both points (14.5) and assists (2.8) per game, and also averages 4.2 rebounds. Defensively, he puts up 1.3 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Shamar Wright posts 11 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 47.6% from the floor and 38.8% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Deejuan Pruitt averages a team-high 8.4 rebounds per game. He is also posting 11.8 points and 1.2 assists, shooting 53.6% from the floor.
  • Lamar Wright averages 9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 0.3 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.

Tennessee Tech Impact Players

  • Jaylen Sebree is No. 1 on the Golden Eagles in scoring (13.2 points per game) and rebounding (6.7), and averages 2.1 assists. He also posts 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • The Golden Eagles receive 10 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Tyrone Perry.
  • The Golden Eagles get 12.9 points, 4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Jayvis Harvey.
  • Brett Thompson is the Golden Eagles’ top assist man (2.9 per game), and he delivers 10.2 points and 2.6 rebounds.
  • Erik Oliver is putting up 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, making 42% of his shots from the floor and 28% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per game.
PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy