Morehead State vs Tennessee State Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Morehead State vs Tennessee State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th at the Gentry Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview

The Morehead State Eagles are 8-9 (4-2) this season after they defeated SEMO by a score of 71-69 in their last game. Morehead State trailed 38-30 at halftime, but they won the second half 41-31 for the comeback victory. The Eagles shot 57% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Davion Cunningham led Morehead State with 35 points and five rebounds, while George Marshall added 10 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Morehead State lost to UT Martin by a score of 76-68, but did beat SIUE by a score of 73-72 before that. The Eagles have scored 76.1 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.9 points against per game this season. Davion Cunningham is averaging 12.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while George Marshall is averaging 12.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Morehead State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 33.0% on three pointers this season. 

Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers are 10-6 (4-2) this year after they lost to Eastern Illinois by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Tennessee State trailed 42-33 at halftime, but they did win the second half 37-32 in the loss. The Tigers shot 41% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Khalil London led Tennessee State with 23 points and two rebounds, while Travis Harper II added 18 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Tennessee State defeated Western Illinois by a score of 90-68 and Little Rock by a score of 84-79. The Tigers have scored 80.4 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.6 points against per game this season. Travis Harper II is averaging 17.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 15.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Tennessee State is shooting 45.0% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 30.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

• Tennessee State has won each of its last seven night games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Morehead State has lost seven of its last eight night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
• Tennessee State has won the first half in four of its last five night games at Gentry Center.

Why the Morehead State Eagles will win

• Morehead State has won nine of its last 10 games against Tennessee State.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Morehead State’s last 28 games against the Ohio Valley Conference Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Eight of the last nine night games between Morehead State and Tennessee State have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Morehead State vs Tennessee State Prediction 

Tennessee State comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they did lose their last home game to SEMO. The Tigers are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in four of their last five. Morehead State has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are shooting 47% from the field. The Eagles have some ugly defensive numbers on the year, but they have shown some improvement lately. I think Morehead State is good enough to win this game, so I will gladly take the points with the Eagles here.

David Racey's Pick: Morehead State +7.5