Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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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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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 11:48 AM
  • Eastern Illinois (7-8) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Tennessee Tech (8-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Tennessee Tech / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (8-8) visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (7-8) on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.

Eastern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tennessee Tech+4.5 -115O 133.5 -105+155
Eastern Illinois -4.5 -105U 133.5 -115-190

Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee Tech will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+4.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+2.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 games at home (+1.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 22 games (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Tennessee Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee Tech has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -33.92% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.34% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.45 Units / 8.31% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 15.08% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -35.76% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 27.88% ROI

Tennessee Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee Tech is shooting 55% from inside the arc (299/542) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 51%

Tennessee Tech has averaged 5.0 offensive rebounds per game (95 rebounds/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Tennessee Tech has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (372 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Tennessee Tech has averaged 69.6 points per game (1,322 points/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has 15.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Eastern Illinois has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,338 points/1,163 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois has a TS% of 46% this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Tennessee Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee Tech has averaged 5.1 steals per game (96 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Tennessee Tech has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (454 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Tennessee Tech has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (188 turnovers/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.6

Tennessee Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (541/1,165) this season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.2 steals per game (155 steals/19 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (415 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Eastern Illinois has 155 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has forced 14.2 turnovers per game (710 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 12.2


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