Tennessee State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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Eastern Illinois coach Marty Simmons reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Tennessee State (6-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois (8-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Tennessee State / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Tennessee State Tigers (6-10) visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-8) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.

Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Tennessee State vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tennessee State-2.5 -105O 137.5 -110-135
Eastern Illinois +2.5 -115U 137.5 -110+110

Tennessee State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tennessee State vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Illinois will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+5.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 games (+3.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 22 games (+3.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+2.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 11 games at home (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)

Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -7.62% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 18.5% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -39.77% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 31.82% ROI

Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee State has made 7.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Tennessee State is shooting 34% from three (149/435) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tennessee State has averaged 75.8 points per game (1,517 points/20 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.4

Tennessee State is shooting 45% (539/1,199) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has 15.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Eastern Illinois has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,406 points/1,220 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Eastern Illinois has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee State has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Tennessee State has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Tennessee State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (130 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Tennessee State has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.4 steals per game (167 steals/20 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.4 steals per game (427 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Eastern Illinois has 167 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has 427 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Ohio Valley Teams


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