| MATCHUP | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | VMI Keydets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-7 | 6-18 |
| Spread | -14.5 -105 | +14.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -1450 | +850 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-110) | Under 145.5 (-110) |
| Where | Cameron Hall, Lexington, VA | |
| When | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat Wofford and Furman, and they play Chattanooga next. East Tennessee State has won 5 of its last 6 games.
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are averaging 81.9 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Cam Morris III is averaging 14.6 points and 5 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 14.1 points and 3 assists. Blake Barkley is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Smith is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
VMI Keydets Betting Preview
The VMI Keydets lost to Mercer and Wofford, and they play UNC Greensboro next. VMI has lost 9 straight games.
The VMI Keydets are averaging 72.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. TJ Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Linus Holmstrom is averaging 10.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Mario Tatum Jr. is grabbing 1.8 rebounds and Tan Yildizoglu is dishing 4.2 assists. The VMI Keydets are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The VMI Keydets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the VMI Keydets will win
- East Tennessee State has lost each of its last three road games following a home win.
Why the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will win
- VMI has lost each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- East Tennessee State has won each of its last eight games against VMI.
- East Tennessee State has won the first half in each of its last four road games against VMI.
Total Points Facts
- Each of East Tennessee State’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Five of VMI’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- VMI ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.8).
- VMI ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
- East Tennessee State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
- East Tennessee State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (23.3).
East Tennessee State vs VMI Prediction
VMI will be up for this game at home, but I’m not sure if it matters. VMI has lost 9 straight games and has failed to cover 7 of its last 8 games. East Tennessee State is the class of the Southern and has won 5 games on the road. We saw East Tennessee State wax VMI 81-67 a month ago. VMI does nothing that scares East Tennessee State on either side of the ball. It’s a thick number, but I’m going to side with East Tennessee State anyway.