Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Tennessee State (9-14) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois (12-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Illinois Panthers (12-11) visit Gentry Center to take on the Tennessee State Tigers (9-14) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Nashville, TN.

Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Illinois+4.5 -105O 136.5 -110+180
Tennessee State -4.5 -115U 136.5 -110-225

Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Illinois will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 away games (+8.85 Units / 165% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.39% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 10.37% ROI
  • 5-16 when betting the Over for -12.6 Units / -49.8% ROI
  • 16-5 when betting the Under for +10.5 Units / 41.5% ROI

Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee State has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.45 Units / -25.44% ROI).

  • 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -6.37% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.45 Units / -25.44% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.24% ROI

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Eastern Illinois has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Eastern Illinois has an eFG% of 47% this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois has 16.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Tennessee State has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (193 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Tennessee State is shooting 34% from three (163/477) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tennessee State has averaged 74.3 points per game (1,710 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.7

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.2 steals per game (198 steals/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (458 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Eastern Illinois has 198 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (538 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee State has averaged 6.6 steals per game (151 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Tennessee State has 151 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Ohio Valley Teams

Tennessee State has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (312 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.6

Tennessee State has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (312 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0


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