- Tennessee State is a -15.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
- Western Illinois / Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Gentry Center to take on the Tennessee State Tigers on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30 pm in Nashville, TN.
Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-102).
The Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State Over/Under is 151.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | +15.5 -118 | O 151.5 -115 | +825 |
| Tennessee State | -15.5 -102 | U 151.5 -105 | -1400 |
Western Illinois vs Tennessee State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 78.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Illinois vs Tennessee State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee State will cover the spread with 63.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.85 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+11.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)
- Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.85 Units / 4% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI).
- 1-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.3 Units / -82.38% 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
Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee State has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI).
- 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 22.64% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 8.0 assists per game (193 assists/24 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.9
Western Illinois has averaged 8.0 assists per game (193 assists/24 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.2
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
Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,577 points/1,964 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Tennessee State has averaged 79.2 points per game (4,436 points/56 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.1
Tennessee State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Tennessee State averaged 40% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (793 free throw attempts/1,964 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 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 has averaged 5.5 steals per game (133 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Western Illinois has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (245 turnovers/24 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 12.4
Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (329 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 12.4
Tennessee State has averaged 9.7 steals per game (224 steals/23 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Tennessee State has averaged 9.7 steals per game (224 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Tennessee State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (684 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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