| MATCHUP | Lindenwood Lions | Tennessee State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-9 | |
| Spread | +3.5 -102 | -3.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Total | Over 159.5 (-110) | Under 159.5 (-110) |
| Where | Gentry Center, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Lindenwood Lions and Tennessee State Tigers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Gentry Center. Here’s a Lindenwood vs Tennessee State Prediction. This article will include a Lindenwood vs Tennessee State Pick.
Lindenwood Lions Betting Preview
The Lindenwood Lions beat UT Martin, lost to SE Missouri State, and they play Tennessee Tech next. Lindenwood has won 5 of its last 8 games.
The Lindenwood Lions are averaging 79 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Anias Futrell is averaging 17.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Jadis Jones is averaging 16.2 points and 8 rebounds. Dontrez Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Nenadic is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Lindenwood Lions are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Lindenwood Lions are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers beat Southern Indiana, lost to Morehead State, and they play SIU Edwardsville. Tennessee State has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 84.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Travis Harper II is averaging 17.6 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. Dante Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Antonie Lorick III is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Tennessee State has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Lindenwood Lions will win
- Lindenwood (MO) has won each of its last six night games following a home loss.
- Tennessee State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Lindenwood (MO)’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Twenty-six of Tennessee State’s last 31 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.3).
- Tennessee State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.6).
- Lindenwood (MO) ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.1).
- Lindenwood (MO) ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.0%).
Lindenwood vs Tennessee State Prediction
Lindenwood has 6 road wins this season, but it also has recent bad losses to SIU Edwardsville and Southeast Missouri State. Tennessee State beat Lindenwood by 10 points a few weeks ago on the road as 4.5-point underdogs. I’d assume Tennessee State will be even more comfortable at home, where it has 8 wins. Tennessee State hasn’t had much recent covering success, but this line isn’t crazy. We’re laying a couple of buckets. At home, I’ll side with Tennessee State.