| MATCHUP | Eastern Illinois Panthers | Tennessee State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-14 | 14-8 |
| Spread | +9.5 100 | -9.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +400 | -535 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-110) | Under 146.5 (-110) |
| Where | Gentry Center, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Eastern Illinois Panthers and Tennessee State Tigers meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Gentry Center. Here’s a Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Prediction. This article will include a Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Pick.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers lost to Southeast Missouri State and UT Martin, and they play Tennessee Tech next. Eastern Illinois has lost 3 straight games.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 70 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Zion Fruster is averaging 14.8 points and 2.5 assists, while Andre Washington is averaging 10.5 points and 1.9 rebounds. Meechie White is grabbing 3.9 rebounds and Kooper Jacobi is dishing 2 assists. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers lost to Tennessee Tech, beat Little Rock, and they play Western Illinois next. Tennessee State has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 81 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Travis Harper II is averaging 17.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Dante Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Antoine Lorick III is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last eight games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 night games at Gentry Center.
Why the Eastern Illinois Panthers will win
- Eastern Illinois has won the first half in three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Illinois’ last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Five of Tennessee State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Gentry Center have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.1).
- Tennessee State ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.7).
Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State Prediction
Eastern Illinois beat Tennessee State a month ago, but now it’s on the road, where it’s had no success this season. Eastern Illinois has also failed to cover 5 of its last 6 games due to not being able to score the ball. Tennessee State is enjoying its best stretch of the season and is in a bounce-back spot after a bad loss to Tennessee Tech. This is also a revenge spot after losing to EIU already. There’s a lot working in favor of Tennessee State, and oddsmakers clearly agree. I’ll lay the points with the Tigers.