Tennessee State vs Belmont Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tennessee State vs Belmont prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers are 1-0 this year after they defeated Fisk by a score of 101-50 in their first game. Tennessee State led 47-16 at halftime and added 54 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Tigers shot 51.3% from the field, 30.0% on three pointers, and 70.0% on free throws in the game. Tennessee State out rebounded Fisk by a total of 63-30, recorded 22 assists, and committed 21 turnovers in the win. Carlous Williams led Tennessee State with 15 points and three rebounds, while Travis Harper II added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the game. 

Tennessee State scheduled a super easy opponent in their first game and they dominated the entire matchup. The Tigers only allowed 16 points in the first half, held Fisk to just 27.3% shooting from the field, and allowed 22 points in the paint. Tennessee State’s largest lead was 51 points, they had 54 points in the paint, and scored 26 fast break points in the win. 

Belmont Bruins Betting Preview

The Belmont Bruins are 1-0 this season after they defeated Air Force by a score of 79-63 in their last game. Belmont led 39-38 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to complete the victory. The Bruins shot 47.3% from the field, 27.3% on three pointers, and 84.0% on free throws in the game. Belmont was out rebounded by a total of 31-23, recorded 16 assists, and committed eight turnovers in the win. Sam Orme led Belmont with 21 points and five rebounds, while Tyler Lundblade added 18 points and three assists in the game. 

Belmont was in a battle at the half, but their defense only allowed 25 points in the second half for the win. The Bruins allowed Air Force to shoot 51.1% from the field and they allowed 30 points in the paint, but they did force 23 turnovers in the game. Belmont’s largest lead was 18 points, they had 38 points in the paint, and scored just five fast break points. 

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won 26 of its last 27 games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Curb Event Center.
• Tennessee State has lost 22 of its last 24 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Tennessee State has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

• Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven games between Tennessee State and Belmont have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of Tennessee State’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Tennessee State vs Belmont Prediction 

Both of these teams picked up a win to open their season earlier this week, but Belmont knocked off Air Force, while Tennessee State played a non-D1 team. The Tigers put up 101 points in that game, but they weren’t tested at all. Belmont has to play better defensively and can’t let opponents shoot over 50% from the field, but they have to be happy for pulling out the win. The Bruins should be the much better team in this matchup and I think they are going to overwhelm Tennessee State on the offensive end of the court. Take Belmont to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Belmont -12.5