SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Basketball Odds

The Cougars will play the Tigers on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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 2025-26 college basketball season, SIU Edwardsville and Tennessee State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, SIU Edwardsville currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tennessee State is 98.33.
  • Away SIU Edwardsville - SIU Edwardsville starts this game with a 8-5 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Tennessee State - Tennessee State meets SIU Edwardsville boasting a 8-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - SIU Edwardsville currently ranks 3rd (0.625) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Tennessee State now standing 2nd (0.688) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - SIU Edwardsville has a 0.630 overall win percentage, with Tennessee State matching up with a 0.654 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - SIU Edwardsville currently possesses 17-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Tennessee State has tallied a 17-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, game preview time! SIU Edwardsville (17-10) faces Tennessee State (17-9).

Conference records crucial for tournament seeding. SIU Edwardsville 10-6, Tennessee State 11-5.

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.

Best Cougars at Tigers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

SIU Edwardsville
Favorite

Tennessee State
Tennessee State has a -4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. SIU Edwardsville has a +4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. SIU Edwardsville is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

SIU Edwardsville
Favorite

Tennessee State
Tennessee State is the -190 moneyline favorite. Risk $190 to win $100 on Tennessee State at BetMGM. SIU Edwardsville is the +155 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $155 on SIU Edwardsville. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Tennessee State is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while SIU Edwardsville is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Tennessee State is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and SIU Edwardsville is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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SIU Edwardsville
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Underdog SIU Edwardsville - SIU Edwardsville bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +4.5 SIU Edwardsville underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite Tennessee State - Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -4.5 Tennessee State favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

SIU Edwardsville at Tennessee State Prop Bets

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SIU Edwardsville
Tennessee State
First to 5 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
-102-135Bet
SIU Edwardsville
Tennessee State
First to 10 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
SIU Edwardsville
Tennessee State
First to 15 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
SIU Edwardsville
Tennessee State
Game to Overtime
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
Yes +750No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - SIU Edwardsville, Tennessee State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Tennessee State23-90.71910-210-715-5-0.750W6
SIU Edwardsville19-130.59410-58-712-8+30.600L1

SIU Edwardsville & Tennessee State Futures Odds

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SIU Edwardsville Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM SIU Edwardsville YR: futures available

Tennessee State Championship Odds
2025-26 Tennessee State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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How to Bet on the SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State College Basketball Game

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