Western Illinois vs Tennessee State Basketball Odds

The Leathernecks will play the Tigers on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Western Illinois and Tennessee State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Western Illinois currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tennessee State is 97.67.
  • Away Western Illinois - Western Illinois starts this game with a 9-6 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Tennessee State - Tennessee State meets Western Illinois boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Western Illinois currently ranks 2nd (0.692) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Tennessee State now standing 3rd (0.615) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Western Illinois has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with Tennessee State, matching up with a 0.577 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Western Illinois currently possesses 16-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Tennessee State has tallied a 15-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! Western Illinois faces Tennessee State on Saturday.

Both teams have similar overall standings and are battling for conference positioning.

Western Illinois has a better conference record and momentum on their side. Tennessee State needs a win to bounce back.

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, BetMGM, and BetWay.

We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Don't miss out!

Best Leathernecks at Tigers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Illinois
Favorite

Tennessee State
Tennessee State has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Western Illinois has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM VA. Western Illinois 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 131.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 131.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Illinois
Favorite

Tennessee State
Tennessee State is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on Tennessee State at BetMGM. Western Illinois is the +115 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $115 on Western Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Tennessee State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Illinois is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

The best over line is 131.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 131.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Western Illinois vs Tennessee State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Tennessee State is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Illinois is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Western Illinois
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Underdog Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Western Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Tennessee State - Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Tennessee State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Western Illinois at Tennessee State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Western Illinois, Tennessee State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Western Illinois21-120.63610-510-613-5+10.722L1
Tennessee State18-150.54511-35-1010-8+40.556L1

Western Illinois & 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.

Western Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Illinois YR: futures available

Tennessee State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Tennessee State YR: futures available

Western Illinois & Tennessee State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

  1. 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 Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 4:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Western Illinois vs Tennessee State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Illinois vs Tennessee State Game.

  4. 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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