UT Martin vs Tennessee State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UT Martin vs Tennessee State

The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks battle the Tennessee State Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, December 18.

Tennessee State at -2.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -120 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against UT Martin.

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Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks previous game saw them claim a 96-52 home win over Champion Baptist College Tigers.

Tennessee State Tigers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where UNLV Rebels were beaten 63-60.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tennessee State have won the last two matchups versus UT Martin. It was 81-80 (OT) at home before a 86-75 road win. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	8-3	835	720	115	5-0	3-3	1W
Tennessee State	6-4	795	751	44	3-0	3-4	1W

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UT Martin vs Tennessee State Prediction & Picks

This UT Martin vs Tennessee State betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with Tennessee State on the spread at -2.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -120 can be backed for this college contest.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Tennessee-Martin vs Tennessee State stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Tennessee State in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Tennessee State in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UT Martin in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UT Martin in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Tennessee State -2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UT Martin 71 - 78 Tennessee State

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Tennessee State to enjoy a 78-71 winning scoreline.

UT Martin vs Tennessee State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Tennessee State as -172 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 63% likely to win. Tennessee-Martin are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +142.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 143.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 143.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

UT Martin

+142

Tennessee State

-172

Point Spread

UT Martin +2.5

-102

Tennessee State -2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

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UT Martin Stats

Tennessee State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	8-3	835	720	115	5-0	3-3	1W
SIU Edwardsville	7-4	861	727	134	3-2	4-2	1W
Lindenwood	6-4	814	731	83	3-0	3-4	4W
Tennessee State	6-4	795	751	44	3-0	3-4	1W
Tennessee Tech	5-6	889	857	32	3-1	2-5	2W
Southeast Missouri	5-6	863	832	31	3-2	2-4	3W
Morehead State	4-7	839	889	-50	3-0	1-7	1W
Southern Indiana	3-7	737	777	-40	2-1	1-6	2L
Western Illinois	3-7	672	772	-100	2-2	1-5	1W
Eastern Illinois	2-8	609	768	-159	2-2	0-6	5L
Little Rock	2-9	717	877	-160	1-1	1-8	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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