Western Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Tennessee-Martin is a -8.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Tennessee-Martin TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Skyhawk Arena to take on the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Martin, TN, USA.

Tennessee-Martin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).

The Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois+8.5 -102O 134.5 -110+350
Tennessee-Martin -8.5 -118U 134.5 -110-450

Western Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee-Martin will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee-Martin will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+0.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UT Martin have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UT Martin have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • UT Martin has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UT Martin has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UT Martin has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 5-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.55 Units / -49.89% ROI).

  • 5-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -20.85% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 13.85% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -22.51% ROI

Tennessee-Martin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee-Martin has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -18.36% ROI).

  • 6-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -25.73% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois has 14.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Western Illinois has averaged 9.8 assists per game (234 assists/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Tennessee-Martin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee-Martin has averaged 78.9 points per game (4,263 points/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.6

Tennessee-Martin averaged 81.7 points per game (2,451 points/30 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Tennessee-Martin has attempted 714 threes this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Tennessee-Martin has made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

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 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 has averaged 5.4 steals per game (296 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Tennessee-Martin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee-Martin has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,479 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Tennessee-Martin averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (876 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Tennessee-Martin averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (876 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Tennessee-Martin averaged 6.4 steals per game (193 steals/30 games) last season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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