The Bulldogs will play the Buccaneers on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
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, The Citadel and East Tennessee State are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 23rd, 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, The Citadel currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for East Tennessee State is 99.67.
- Away The Citadel - The Citadel starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home East Tennessee State - East Tennessee State meets The Citadel boasting a 10-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - The Citadel currently ranks 4th (0.429) in the Southern Conference, with East Tennessee State now standing 1st (0.857) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - The Citadel has a 0.300 overall win percentage, with East Tennessee State matching up with a 0.700 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - The Citadel currently possesses 6-14 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State has tallied a 14-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, The Citadel 6-14, East Tennessee State 14-6 clash in battle!
Importance of conference records crucial for determining tournament seeds. Review tables for best spreads, totals, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers!
The Citadel 3-4, East Tennessee State 6-1 in Southern Conference standings. Both on 2-game win streaks. We've listed futures odds and standings below.
Best Bulldogs at Buccaneers Odds
| Underdog The Citadel | Favorite East Tennessee State |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog The Citadel | Favorite East Tennessee State |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
East Tennessee State is a -17.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while The Citadel is a +17.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
East Tennessee State is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and The Citadel is a +1050 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
The Citadel
East Tennessee State
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | +17.5 -115-17.5 -105 |
Underdog The Citadel - The Citadel bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +17.5 The Citadel underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite East Tennessee State - East Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -17.5 East Tennessee State favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
The Citadel at East Tennessee State 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
The Citadel
East Tennessee State
First to 5 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | +155-220Bet |
The Citadel
East Tennessee State
First to 10 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | +200-295Bet |
The Citadel
East Tennessee State
First to 15 Points
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | +250-375Bet |
The Citadel
East Tennessee State
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 20-8 | 0.714 | 13-3 | 7-5 | 12-3 | - | 0.800 | W1 |
| The Citadel | 9-18 | 0.333 | 7-6 | 2-11 | 6-8 | +5.5 | 0.429 | L2 |
The Citadel & East Tennessee State 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.
The Citadel Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM The Citadel YR: futures available
East Tennessee State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM East Tennessee State YR: futures available
The Citadel & East Tennessee State 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
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the The Citadel vs East Tennessee State College Basketball Game
-
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 Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
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.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the The Citadel vs East Tennessee State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the The Citadel vs East Tennessee State Game.
-
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.
Other January 23, 2026 NCAABB Games
- Cal State Bakersfield vs Hawaii
- UL Monroe vs Appalachian State
- Florida Gulf Coast vs Lipscomb
- Stetson vs Austin Peay
- Mercyhurst vs New Haven
- East Carolina vs North Texas
- Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech
- Furman vs UNC Greensboro
- Saint Louis vs St. Bonaventure
- Indiana vs Rutgers
- USC Upstate vs Gardner-Webb
- LIU vs Stonehill
- Chicago State vs St. Francis (PA)
- Fairleigh Dickinson vs Central Connecticut
- UMass vs Buffalo
- High Point vs Radford
- Charleston Southern vs Longwood
- Wagner vs Le Moyne
- Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State
- Tulane vs Charlotte
- Akron vs Ohio
- Ohio State vs Michigan
- Marquette vs Butler
- Western Illinois vs Southern Indiana
- Utah State vs Colorado State