- 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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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