Tennessee State vs UNLV Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Tennessee State Tigers and UNLV Rebels meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Lee’s Family Forum. Here’s a Tennessee State vs UNLV Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee State vs UNLV Pick.

Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers lost to Alabama A&M, beat Chattanooga, and they play UT Martin next. Tennessee State has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 91.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 86.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Aaron Nkrumah is averaging 17.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Travis Harper II is averaging 15.3 points and 5.4 rebounds. Dante Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Khalil London is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 7.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.

UNLV Rebels Betting Preview

The UNLV Rebels beat Stanford, lost to Rutgers, and they play Fresno State next. UNLV has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The UNLV Rebels are averaging 83.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Emmanuel Stephen is averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is averaging 16.4 points and 2.9 assists. Kimani Hamilton is the third double-digit scorer and Issac Williamson is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The UNLV Rebels are shooting 28.5 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The UNLV Rebels are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.

Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win

• Tennessee State has lost 14 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents.
• UNLV has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

• UNLV has lost each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
• Tennessee State has won three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UNLV’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Tennessee State’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UNLV ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.3).
• UNLV ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.4).
• Tennessee State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.2).
• Tennessee State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.1).

Tennessee State vs UNLV Prediction

UNLV is the more talented team and should get the benefit of the doubt at home, but the Rebels have had some real stinkers as well. Forget getting smoked by Maryland, Alabama, and Rutgers, UNLV lost outright to Montana as a double-digit favorite. Tennessee State can score the ball and outright beat Chattanooga and UNC Asheville as big underdogs. Tennessee State also covered against Tennessee. I need to see UNLV redeem itself. Until then, give me the points with a Tennessee State squad that’s shown it can compete when stepping up a level or two.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Tennessee State 10.5