Tennessee State (6-11) vs SIU-Edwardsville (11-6)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Gentry Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee State -1 — Over/Under: 141.5
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars and Tennessee State Tigers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Gentry Center. Here’s a SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Prediction. This article will include an SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Pick.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Eastern Illinois and Tennessee Tech, and they play UT Martin, Southern Indiana, and Morehead State next. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 71.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Ray’Sean Taylor is averaging 18 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Ring Malith is grabbing 6.7 rebounds and Desmond Polk is dishing 1.1 assists. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 62.4 percent from the free throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers lost to Lindenwood, beat Western Illinois, and they play Eastern Illinois, UT Martin, and Tennessee Tech next. The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 78.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Brandon Weston is averaging 16.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Travis Harper II is averaging 10.9 points and 3.9 rebounds. Aaron Nkrumah is dishing 2.8 assists and Carlos Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 64.9 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Tennessee State has won five of its last six games against SIU Edwardsville.
- SIU Edwardsville has lost each of its last three games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee State has won the first half in four of its last five games against SIU Edwardsville.
Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win
- Tennessee State has lost each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- SIU Edwardsville has won each of its last four games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.9).
- Tennessee State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.3).
- SIU Edwardsville ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.8).
- SIU Edwardsville ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.4).
SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Injury Report
Neither SIU Edwardsville nor Tennessee State has a player listed on its injury report.
SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Prediction
The Tennessee State Tigers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but who cares? Tennessee State has had issues finishing games all year, is 5-11 SU on the season, and has failed to cover six of its last nine games. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars have had more consistent success, and they’re showing signs of being elite defensively. Holding teams under 40 percent shooting on the season, SIU Edwardsville is allowing an average of 57.2 points during its four-game winning streak. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are playing great ball right now. I’ll lean toward the road team in this OVC matchup.