The Tigers will play the Cougars on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Tennessee State and SIU Edwardsville are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 22nd, 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, Tennessee State currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for SIU Edwardsville is 97.33.
- Away Tennessee State - Tennessee State starts this game with a 6-5 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home SIU Edwardsville - SIU Edwardsville meets Tennessee State boasting a 5-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Tennessee State currently ranks 2nd (0.750) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with SIU Edwardsville now standing 5th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Tennessee State has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with SIU Edwardsville matching up with a 0.579 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Tennessee State currently possesses 12-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, SIU Edwardsville has tallied a 11-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Tennessee State faces SIU Edwardsville in college basketball showdown.
Tennessee State 12-6 overall, 6-2 in conference. SIU Edwardsville 11-8 overall, 4-4 in conference.
Wizards say, 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 Tigers at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Tennessee State | Favorite SIU Edwardsville |
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| Underdog Tennessee State | Favorite SIU Edwardsville |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SIU Edwardsville is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Tennessee State is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
SIU Edwardsville is a -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Tennessee State is a -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Tennessee State
SIU Edwardsville
1/22/26 9:00pm EST | +1.5 -115-1.5 -105 |
Underdog Tennessee State - Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Tennessee State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite SIU Edwardsville - SIU Edwardsville bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 SIU Edwardsville favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Tennessee State at SIU Edwardsville Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Tennessee State
SIU Edwardsville
First to 5 Points
1/22/26 9:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Tennessee State
SIU Edwardsville
First to 10 Points
1/22/26 9:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Tennessee State
SIU Edwardsville
First to 15 Points
1/22/26 9:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Tennessee State
SIU Edwardsville
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 9:00pm EST | Yes +750No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Tennessee State | 14-7 | 0.667 | 6-1 | 7-6 | 8-3 | +1 | 0.727 | W2 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 14-9 | 0.609 | 7-4 | 6-5 | 7-5 | +2.5 | 0.583 | W1 |
Tennessee State & SIU Edwardsville Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Tennessee State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Tennessee State YR: futures available
SIU Edwardsville Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM SIU Edwardsville YR: futures available
Tennessee State & SIU Edwardsville Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Tennessee State vs SIU Edwardsville College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Tennessee State vs SIU Edwardsville Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tennessee State vs SIU Edwardsville Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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