Tennessee State +11???

chaseman · 03-03-09, 08:41 AM

Tenn St. fired their coach in February, and since then, they've been on fire. Two of those last 6, they were double-digit dogs. They only lost to Murray by 4 back in January..

I see this as a great play.

JohnMorr08 · 03-03-09, 09:37 AM

FYI - The last time these 2 teams played was on 2/4/09 and Murray State beat the Tigers down by 30 points. I'm not on either side but I can tell you that traditionally there are blowouts in the first round of this tournament - they aren't playing on neutral grounds as in Most Conference Tournaments.

Here are some trends in your favor though - Good Luck

Racers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Racers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Racers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

so im zach · 03-03-09, 12:04 PM

Expect this to be home game atmosphere for Tennessee State. The university is in Nashville, while Murray St. is having to travel 90+ miles to get there. Murray State has a tendency to keep first half scores close, too--so just keep that in mind, as well.

JohnMorr08 · 03-03-09, 12:21 PM

Zach - You could not be more WRONG. This game is at Murray State. The first round is at the HOME COURT of the better team. They don't play in Nashville until 3/6.

This is in FACT a home game for Murray State.

so im zach · 03-03-09, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by JohnMorr08

Zach - You could not be more WRONG. This game is at Murray State. The first round is at the HOME COURT of the better team. They don't play in Nashville until 3/6.

This is in FACT a home game for Murray State.

Good call, John. My apologies.

SoonerGreg · 03-03-09, 12:45 PM

Murray St is pretty darn good at home posting an 11-2 SU record. They have already beaten Tenn St twice this by 4pts at home on 1/8 and by 30pts at TSU on 2/4. I'm leaning towards the Murray St. side.

chaseman · 03-03-09, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by JohnMorr08

FYI - The last time these 2 teams played was on 2/4/09 and Murray State beat the Tigers down by 30 points. I'm not on either side but I can tell you that traditionally there are blowouts in the first round of this tournament - they aren't playing on neutral grounds as in Most Conference Tournaments.

Here are some trends in your favor though - Good Luck

Racers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Racers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 7.0-12.5.
Racers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Thanks for the info, JM. I think with the momentum Tenn St has with the new coach along with the triple revenge factor will decide this one.

awholelottalumps · 03-03-09, 04:25 PM

I'm leaning towards Murray State myself.The spread is +11 for a reason right?

Slate · 03-03-09, 04:45 PM

I am on Tenn state +11 1/2

SoonerGreg · 03-03-09, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by awholelottalumps

I'm leaning towards Murray State myself.The spread is +11 for a reason right?

I'm probably going to play them on the ML in a parlay.