Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee State vs Western Illinois

The Tennessee State Tigers battle the Western Illinois Leathernecks, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, January 8.

Our best betting prediction is to snap up the -108 that Tennessee State are able to cover the spread. They are -6.5 in their clash against Western Illinois and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.

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Tennessee State Tigers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Little Rock Trojans were beaten 84-79.

Western Illinois Leathernecks were beaten last game and this was on the road. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks claimed a 73-50 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tennessee State have won in their last two matchups with WIU. It was 72-52 on the road before they enjoyed a 87-69 winning scoreline at home. The previous 5 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Tennessee State victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee State	9-5	1127	1068	59	4-1	5-4	2W
Western Illinois	3-11	919	1070	-151	2-3	1-8	4L

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Tennessee State vs Western Illinois Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Tennessee State vs Western Illinois picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Tennessee State really stand out in this college showdown. Back the favorites at -6.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at odds of -108.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.

Key Tennessee State vs Western Illinois stats:

• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 2 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 2 consecutive games against Tennessee State.

Tennessee State -6.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Tennessee State -6.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee State 77 - 66 Western Illinois

Let’s roll the dice and try Tennessee State to achieve a 77-66 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Tennessee State vs Western Illinois 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 -313 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 76% likely to win. The market suggests that Western Illinois are least likely to win at +240.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 145.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 145.5, then the odds are -108.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Tennessee State

-313

WIU

+240

Point Spread

Tennessee State -6.5

-110

WIU +6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 145.5

-108

Over 145.5

-112

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Tennessee State Stats

Western Illinois 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

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	11-4	1124	981	143	7-0	4-4	3W
Tennessee State	9-5	1127	1068	59	4-1	5-4	2W
Lindenwood	10-6	1302	1139	163	7-0	3-6	1L
SIU Edwardsville	10-6	1196	1054	142	5-3	5-3	1W
Southeast Missouri	8-7	1169	1108	61	5-2	3-5	3W
Morehead State	7-8	1155	1163	-8	4-0	3-8	1W
Tennessee Tech	6-9	1170	1182	-12	4-3	2-6	3L
Little Rock	5-10	1048	1165	-117	3-2	2-8	1L
Eastern Illinois	4-10	915	1029	-114	4-2	0-8	2L
Southern Indiana	3-11	994	1060	-66	2-3	1-8	6L
Western Illinois	3-11	919	1070	-151	2-3	1-8	4L

• 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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