Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Basketball Odds

The Panthers will play the Tigers on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Eastern Illinois and Tennessee State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Eastern Illinois currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tennessee State is 94.67.
Away Eastern Illinois - Eastern Illinois starts this game with a 0-9 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
Home Tennessee State - Tennessee State meets Eastern Illinois boasting a 5-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Eastern Illinois currently ranks 8th (0.167) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Tennessee State now standing 7th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Eastern Illinois has a 0.294 overall win percentage, with Tennessee State matching up with a 0.333 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Eastern Illinois currently possesses 5-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Tennessee State has tallied a 6-12 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus! Eastern Illinois visits Tennessee State in a magical basketball battle.

Both teams have matching records, seeking to improve their conference standings.

Eastern Illinois' losing streak puts pressure on them to break the curse. Tennessee State looks to bounce back from their recent defeat.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magical madness begin!

Best Panthers at Tigers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Eastern Illinois	Favorite Tennessee State
+5.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Tennessee State has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Eastern Illinois has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Eastern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
142.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	142.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 142.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 142.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Eastern Illinois	Favorite Tennessee State
+200 BetMGM Bet	-250 BetMGM Bet

Tennessee State is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Tennessee State at BetMGM. Eastern Illinois is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Eastern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Tennessee State is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Eastern Illinois is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 142.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, 2025?

Tennessee State is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Eastern Illinois is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Eastern Illinois Tennessee State 1/18/25 4:30pm EST	+5.5 -105 -5.5 -115

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Underdog Eastern Illinois - Eastern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Eastern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Tennessee State - Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Tennessee State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Eastern Illinois Tennessee State First to 5 Points 1/18/25 4:30pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Eastern Illinois Tennessee State First to 10 Points 1/18/25 4:30pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
Eastern Illinois Tennessee State First to 15 Points 1/18/25 4:30pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
Eastern Illinois Tennessee State Game to Overtime 1/18/25 4:30pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Eastern Illinois, Tennessee State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Tennessee State	17-16	0.515	12-3	4-10	12-8	+3	0.600	L1
Eastern Illinois	12-19	0.387	7-7	4-12	8-12	+7	0.400	W4

Eastern Illinois & Tennessee State Futures Odds

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Eastern Illinois Championship Odds

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Tennessee State Championship Odds

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Eastern Illinois & Tennessee State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Game.
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