Bryant Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tennessee State vs Bryant NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chattanooga.

Tennessee State vs Bryant Prediction

The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Bryant is favored by -7 against Tennessee State in a non-conference matchup.

Tennessee State vs. Bryant Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Tennessee State Tigers at Bryant Bulldogs
  • Where: Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds BRYANT -7, TENST +265 | BRYANT -346 O/U 155.5

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Win on the Road?

The Tigers dropped to 0-3 on the season after an 85-78 loss to Chattanooga on Monday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Tennessee State kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 152.

Tennessee State led 37-31 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 themselves. The Tigers will need to tighten up defensively to turn things around this season.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Trey Bonham led the way for Tennessee State, scoring 28 points on 61.1% shooting, including 3 of 8 from deep, and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Brandon Weston contributed 21 points, shooting 50% from the field, while Honor Huff added 19 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.

As a team, 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 made 9 of 14 free throws (64.3%). Tennessee State also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Tennessee State's defensive efforts, they allowed 85 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the Tigers gave up 66% shooting on 27 attempts.

From three-point range, Tennessee State held their opponents to 23% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 30 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 28 free throws at a 77% rate.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Home Win?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs fell 85-70 to St. Bonaventure on Sunday, November 24th. Playing on the road, Bryant entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 150.

Bryant trailed 46-40 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 39.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Bryant's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 19 from deep, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 for a 78.6% success rate.

Noel Brown led the way with 22 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Melvin Council Jr. added 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Earl Timberlake contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Barry Evans chipped in 14 points, knocking down 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Bryant's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 85 points in their last game. The Bulldogs shot 56% from the field, connecting on 32 of their 57 attempts. They were effective inside the arc, hitting 55% of their two-point shots (24/43).

From beyond the arc, Bryant was efficient, making 8 of their 14 three-point attempts for a 57% shooting percentage. They also capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, going 13/16 (81%). The Bulldogs gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their five previous home games, Bryant has an ATS mark of 1-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 75 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Bryant has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

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