- Tennessee State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Tennessee State / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Tennessee State Tigers visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Macomb, IL.
Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 66.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee State will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+16.25 Units / 38% ROI)
- Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.60 Units / 29% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee State has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 66.8% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 1-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.3 Units / -69.17% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 5.3 steals per game (80 steals/15 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (161 turnovers/15 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 13.1
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Tennessee State has averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Tennessee State has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Tennessee State has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,127 points/913 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 5.3 steals per game (80 steals/15 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (161 turnovers/15 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 13.1
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Tennessee State has averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Tennessee State has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Tennessee State has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,127 points/913 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.24
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