Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Tennessee Tech head coach John Pelphrey argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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  • Tennessee Tech is a -4.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Tennessee Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Hooper Eblen Arena to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Cookeville, TN, USA.

Tennessee Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Illinois+4.5 -102O 139.5 -105+180
Tennessee Tech -4.5 -118U 139.5 -115-220

Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee Tech will win this college basketball game with 75.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee Tech will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 30 games (+5.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 away games (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 5-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -33.55% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Tennessee Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee Tech has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -8.68% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 12.66% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -4.74% ROI

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Eastern Illinois has a TS% of 43% this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Eastern Illinois had 16.5 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Tennessee Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee Tech averaged 5.3 offensive rebounds per game (155 rebounds/29 games) last season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Tennessee Tech has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (340 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Tennessee Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (370 assists/ 265 TOs) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tennessee Tech has averaged 15.4 assists per game (370 assists/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois stole the ball 253 times last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.4 steals per game (201 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Eastern Illinois averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (708 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Tennessee Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee Tech averaged 5.0 steals per game (144 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Tennessee Tech averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (659 rebounds/29 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Tennessee Tech has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (588 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Tennessee Tech has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,247 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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