Witness the Battle of the Basketball Titans
Current Records and Home Court Advantage
The Tennessee State Tigers currently stand at 3-6, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers boast a 5-3 record. When it comes to home court advantage, the Hilltoppers are in a prime position. They will look to defend their home court on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET at E.A. Diddle Arena. The team has been on a winning streak at home, having won four consecutive games. On the other hand, the Tigers have been struggling on the road, suffering six consecutive losses dating back to last season.Last Saturday, Western Kentucky showed their dominance by beating Evansville 79-65. Babacar Faye was the star of the game, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. His performance also included a new career-high in threes with three. Julius Thedford also made a significant impact, posting 16 points.
Tennessee State entered their contest against UNC-Ash last Sunday without any home losses. However, they faced a tough challenge and fell 92-74. Despite the loss, the Tigers showed their strength on the offensive glass, finishing the game with 18 offensive rebounds, ranking fourth in the league in offensive rebounds per game. This performance is not new for them, as they have pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Previous Matchup and Recent Form
Western Kentucky's victory in their previous matchup against Tennessee State in December 2018 ended a five-game drought on the road and put them at 5-3. For Tennessee State, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-6.The two teams are known for their high-scoring abilities. Western Kentucky has been averaging 80.2 points per game this season, while Tennessee State has been averaging 83.7 points. With both teams capable of putting up points easily, the question remains: who can run the score up higher?
Western Kentucky's recent form gives them an edge, but Tennessee State will be looking to turn the tables. Will the Hilltoppers be able to defend their home court and continue their winning streak? Or will the Tigers make a comeback and secure a victory?
Odds and Betting Insights
Western Kentucky is a big 15.5-point favorite against Tennessee State, according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community, as the game opened as a 15.5-point spread and stayed there. The over/under for the game is set at a high 159.5 points, indicating that the oddsmakers expect a high-scoring affair.SportsLine's advanced computer model provides college basketball picks for every single game, including this one. Fans can get picks now and see which team is likely to come out on top.
Series History
In the last 6 years, Western Kentucky has won the only game these two teams have played. The last matchup was on Dec 01, 2018, when Western Kentucky won 88-74. Will history repeat itself, or will Tennessee State be able to turn the tide?