The Tennesse Tech Golden Lions and North Alabama Lions face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Flowers Hall. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free North Alabama and Tennessee Tech prediction.
North Alabama Needs Defense To Step Up
North Alabama has lost two games in a row and the biggest issue has been the defense. Against UT Martin two games ago the defense gave up 105 points. In the last game against Western Carolina, it wasn’t much better as the defense gave up 81 points. Damian Forrest had a strong game putting up 13 points, five rebounds, and one assist. North Alabama on the season is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.5 points per game. This game is going to come down to the defense.
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Awful Start for Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech has only two wins this season and they have lost two of their last three games. In the last game against Western Carolina, Tennessee Tech, scored only 65 points and they ended up losing by four. The Golden Eagles are 2-5 in the OVC, a win above the bottom-placed Southeast Missouri State. Tennessee Tech on the season is averaging 66.9 points while their defense is giving up 76.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 313th and they need to find a way get the offense going. Rodney Johnson Jr is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 53.1 percent from the field.
North Alabama vs Tennessee Tech Betting Prediction
North Alabama’s offense hasn’t been exactly elite, but the good news is they are facing a Tennessee Tech who’s offense has had some major issues this season. North Alabama is averaging 76.2 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Tennessee Tech has only won two games this season and they aren’t going to pick up their third win here. Back North Alabama against the spread.