VMI vs East Tennessee State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • East Tennessee State is a -16.5 point favorite vs VMI
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • VMI / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets visit Freedom Hall Civic Center to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Johnson City, TN.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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VMI vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

VMI vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 66.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+6.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+3.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+3.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 2% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -28.03% ROI).

  • 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -40.31% 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

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -5.22% 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

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI allowed 82.0 points per game (2,542 points/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VMI has forced 12.1 turnovers per game (182 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.5 points per game (998 points/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 74.4

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.5 points per game (3,126 points/47 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.9

East Tennessee State has averaged 9.6 steals per game (144 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

East Tennessee State allowed opponents to shoot 43% (797/1,860) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI allowed 82.0 points per game (2,542 points/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VMI has forced 12.1 turnovers per game (182 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.5 points per game (998 points/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 74.4

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.5 points per game (3,126 points/47 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.9

East Tennessee State has averaged 9.6 steals per game (144 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

East Tennessee State allowed opponents to shoot 43% (797/1,860) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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