Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

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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  • Eastern Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Tennessee Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Tennessee Tech / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Jan. 9. 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 -1.5 (-115).

The Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tennessee Tech+1.5 -105O 142.5 -110+110
Eastern Illinois -1.5 -115U 142.5 -110-135

Tennessee Tech vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee Tech will win this college basketball game with 54.9% 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 Eastern Illinois will cover the spread with 64.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.08 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+6.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Tennessee Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee Tech has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 14.04% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.35 Units / -62.08% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tennessee Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee Tech has averaged 6.0 offensive rebounds per game (262 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Tennessee Tech has averaged 7.1 offensive rebounds per game (107 rebounds/15 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Tennessee Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (251 assists/ 173 TOs) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

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

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 had an eFG% of 47% last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.4

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 has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,124 points/1,015 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.19

Tennessee Tech has averaged 6.7 steals per game (100 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.7

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

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has 396 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

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

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 has averaged 8.6 steals per game (396 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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