Western Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

Tennessee Tech head coach John Pelphrey argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
(AP Photo/Wade Payne)
  • Tennessee Tech is a -7.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Tennessee Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Hooper Eblen Arena to take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Cookeville, TN, USA.

Tennessee Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Western Illinois vs. Tennessee Tech Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois+7.5 -105O 141.5 -115+280
Tennessee Tech -7.5 -115U 141.5 -105-350

Western Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee Tech will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs Tennessee Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee Tech will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+10.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+4.71 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Tennessee Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 8-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.9 Units / -39.93% ROI).

  • 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -16.61% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 27.61% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -36.03% ROI

Tennessee Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee Tech has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.67% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 13.1% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.45 Units / -8.24% 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 has averaged 10.0 assists per game (299 assists/30 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.7

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 averaged 10.0 assists per game (299 assists/30 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Tennessee Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Tennessee Tech has averaged 15.3 assists per game (444 assists/29 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Tennessee Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (444 assists/ 321 TOs) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tennessee Tech has a TS% of 48% this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

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 averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (809 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Illinois has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (692 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Western Illinois has averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (659 rebounds/29 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Tennessee Tech has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,143 points/1,878 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Tennessee Tech has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (715 rebounds/29 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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