- Western Illinois (14-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Tennessee State (11-17)
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- Tennessee State / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Tennessee State Tigers (11-17) visit Ford Center to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (14-12) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Evansville, IN.
Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
Bet now on Western Illinois vs Tennessee State & all college basketball games with BetMGM
Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tennessee State | +2.5 -105 | O 132.5 -110 | +125 |
| Western Illinois | -2.5 -115 | U 132.5 -110 | -155 |
Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee State will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.
Bet now on Western Illinois vs Tennessee State and all games with BetMGM
Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.40 Units / 39% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+4.20 Units / 22% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+3.90 Units / 14% ROI)
- Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 21 games (+19.10 Units / 64% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 22 games (+15.55 Units / 62% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+12.35 Units / 38% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+8.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.60 Units / 48% ROI)
Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee State has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.8 Units / -25.24% ROI).
- 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -3.19% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -14.75% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 5.85% ROI
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.21% ROI).
- 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / 24.57% ROI
- 9-17 when betting the Over for -9.7 Units / -32.61% ROI
- 17-9 when betting the Under for +7.15 Units / 24.11% ROI
Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State has a TS% of 47% this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Tennessee State has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (193 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Tennessee State is shooting 34% from three (163/477) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Tennessee State has averaged 74.3 points per game (1,710 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois is shooting 60% from the free throw line (299/495) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (318 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (691/1,055) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee State has averaged 6.6 steals per game (151 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Tennessee State has 151 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Ohio Valley Teams
Tennessee State has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (312 turnovers/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.6
Tennessee State has forced 13.6 turnovers per game (312 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Bet now on Western Illinois vs Tennessee State and all games with BetMGM
College Basketball Betting at BetMGM
At the best online sportsbook, you can bet on updated college basketball betting odds, including parlays and live sports betting. The best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.
Log in to your account now for updated sportsbook promos in your state. If you don’t have an account, check out BetMGM’s welcome offer.
