| MATCHUP | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-11 | |
| Where | Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles lost to Southeast Missouri State and UT Martin, and they play Tennessee State next. Southern Indiana has lost 8 straight games.
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 70.4 points on 39.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Ismail Habib is averaging 16.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Amaree Brown is averaging 16 points and 2.5 rebounds. Cardell Bailey is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Thomas is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost to Eastern Illinois, beat Western Illinois, and they play Morehead State next. Tennessee Tech has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are averaging 75.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Mekhi Cameron is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dani Pounds is averaging 10.9 points and 0.9 assists. Brandon Muntu is dishing 1 assist and JaJuan Nicholls is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- Southern Indiana has lost each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has won four of its last five games at Hooper Eblen Center following a road win.
Why the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles will win
- Tennessee Tech has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Southern Indiana and Tennessee Tech.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee Tech’s last six games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Hooper Eblen Center have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Three of Southern Indiana’s last four night games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Southern Indiana vs Tennessee Tech Prediction
Southern Indiana has major issues scoring the ball, and it’s led to a lot of losses and failed results in the underdog role. It’s hard to compete when you shoot under 40 percent from the field. Tennessee Tech has issues of its own, but it’s more consistent offensively and is at home, where it’s played its best ball of the season. Tennessee Tech is 5-1 SU and 4-1-1 ATS in 6 games against Southern Indiana. I just don’t believe Southern Indiana can score enough to compete most nights. Tennessee Tech has to take advantage of games like this to chip away in the OVC standings. No excuses. There’s a gap here. I’ll lay the number with Tennessee Tech.