Tennessee State vs Southern Indiana Prediction 2/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tennessee State vs Southern Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 12th at Liberty Arena in Evansville, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers are 16-8 (10-4) this season after they defeated Western Illinois by a score of 83-56 in their last game. Tennessee State led 43-27 at halftime and they scored 40 points in the second half for the easy win. The Tigers shot 52% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Antoine Lorick III led Tennessee State with 18 points and four rebounds, while Jabrion Spikes added 16 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tennessee State defeated Eastern Illinois by a score of 77-68, but lost to Tennessee Tech by a score of 90-85 before that. The Tigers have scored 80.9 points per game with 38.0 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.6 points against per game this season. Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Travis Harper II is averaging 16.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Tennessee State is shooting 46.3% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this season. 

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview

The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are 5-19 (2-12) this year after they lost to SEMO by a score of 90-65 in their last game. Southern Indiana led 42-39 at halftime, but they allowed 51 points in the second half for the loss. The Screaming Eagles shot 37% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Ismail Habib led Southern Indiana with 20 points and three rebounds, while Amaree Brown added 17 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Southern Indiana lost to UT Martin by a score of 76-54 and SIUE by a score of 58-46. The Screaming Eagles have scored 68.2 points per game with 38.1 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Ismail Habib is averaging 15.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Amaree Brown is averaging 14.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Screaming Eagles. Southern Indiana is shooting 38.0% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

• Southern Indiana has lost 21 of its last 24 games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
• Tennessee State has won 14 of its last 17 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Southern Indiana’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
• Three of Tennessee State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Tennessee State vs Southern Indiana Prediction 

Southern Indiana comes into this matchup with a 2-12 record in conference play and they have scored 65 points or fewer in their last four games. The Screaming Eagles are shooting 38% from the field, but they are decent at rebounding. Tennessee State has won four of their last five games and they are shooting 46% from the field. The Tigers have won by at least six points in five of their last seven games. Take Tennessee State to cover on the road here.

David Racey's Pick: Tennessee State -5.5