| MATCHUP | Tennessee State Tigers | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-5 | 6-7 |
| Spread | +2.5 -112 | -2.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-110) | Under 153.5 (-110) |
| Where | Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Tennessee State Tigers and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Hooper Eblen Center. Here’s a Tennessee State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee State vs Tennessee Tech Pick.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers beat UT Martin, lost to Southeast Missouri State, and they play Little Rock next. Tennessee State has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 86.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 45 percent shooting. Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Travis Harper II is averaging 15.8 points and 4.5 rebounds. Dante Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Antoine Lorick III is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 27.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost to UT Martin, beat Southeast Missouri State, and they play Little Rock next. Tennessee Tech has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are averaging 79.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 43 percent shooting. Dani Pounds is averaging 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Mekhi Cameron is averaging 12.2 points and 1.3 assists. Brandon Muntu is the third double-digit scorer and JaJuan Nicholls is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- The home team has won 10 of the last 11 games between Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech.
- Tennessee State has lost four of its last five games at Hooper Eblen Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Tennessee Tech has lost four of its last five games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Tennessee Tech has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Hooper Eblen Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine games between Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech at Hooper Eblen Center have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Each of Tennessee State’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Hooper Eblen Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.9).
- Tennessee State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.5).
Tennessee State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction
This is a rivalry spot, so I considered the points with Tennessee State. However, I’m looking at the over for my pick in this contest. Both of these teams can score the ball with multiple double-digit scorers. The over has also hit in 6 of the last 7 games for Tennessee Tech. The over hit in both games last season between Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech. I expect a fun back and forth contest between these two rivals. Expect some fireworks. Give me the over on Tuesday night.