Lindenwood Lions vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tennessee Tech vs Lindenwood NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Charles.

Tennessee Tech vs Lindenwood Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Eagles and Lions game? Catch the action at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. This Ohio Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Lindenwood is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Tennessee Tech.

Tennessee Tech vs. Lindenwood Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Lindenwood Lions
Where: Saint Charles at Hyland Arena
Date: Thursday, December 19th
Betting Odds JAC -1.5, TENTCH +105 | JAC -126 O/U 144.5

Golden Eagles Preview: Can Tennessee Tech Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Golden Eagles fell to 3-7 on the season after a 71-68 road loss to Western Illinois on Tuesday. Tennessee Tech entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the O/U line of 139.5.

After a 31-31 tie at halftime, Tennessee Tech was outscored 40-37 in the second half, leading to the narrow defeat.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Tennessee Tech put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 51.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 70%, making 7 of 10 attempts.

Ryan Myers led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall, while Ray Glasgow added 20 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from three. Rodney Johnson Jr. contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 1-for-6 from three-point range.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Despite Tennessee Tech giving up 71 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 66 attempts. Inside the arc, their defense allowed 21 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Tennessee Tech's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 8 free throws, an 80% rate. Tennessee Tech allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Lions Preview: Will Lindenwood Make it Happen at Home?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions improved to 2-6 on the season with an 81-63 win over the Jaguars on Saturday, December 14th. Playing at home, Lindenwood was favored by 1 point and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 exceeded the over/under line of 141.

Lindenwood led 39-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 42-34 to secure the win.

Lions Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Lindenwood Lions put up 81 points, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 47.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 17 from deep, while shooting 51.2% on two-pointers.

Jaylon McDaniel led the way with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Markeith Browning II and Paul Zilinskas each added 18 points. Reggie Bass contributed 14 points and 6 assists, and the Lions finished with 17 assists as a team.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Lindenwood's defensive struggles, allowing 63 points on 50% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent's scoring. The Lions gave up 22 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Lindenwood's defense allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Lions allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Golden Eagles vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Eagles last three road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 77. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
Across their three previous home games, Lindenwood has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 59 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Golden Eagles have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Tennessee Tech posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Although the Lions have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-2-1.