| MATCHUP | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | Tennessee State Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-14 | 14-7 |
| Where | Gentry Center, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Monday, February 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Tennessee State Tigers meet Monday in college basketball action from Gentry Complex in Nashville. Here’s a Tennessee Tech vs Tennessee State prediction. This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 but had to be moved due to the weather forecast. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Tennessee Tech vs Tennessee State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Golden Eagles posted a .500 run over their first 12 games this year, losing to Western Kentucky, Charlotte, West Georgia, Kentucky, Georgia and Lipscomb in that time. Tennessee Tech hit a rough 1-8 in their next nine though, losing to TN-Martin, Tennessee State, Little Rock, Eastern Illinois, Southern Indiana, Morehead State, Lindenwood and SIU Edwardsville. That would give the team a 7-14 record in their first 21 games.
In the matchup Saturday versus Little Rock, the Golden Eagles were up by five points by the time the second half rolled around. Tennessee Tech hit a 47-42 run the rest of the way and won the game 87-77 at home in the end. Brandon Muntu put up 26 points with four boards to lead the way and Mekhi Cameron had 17 points with three rebounds and two assists for the Eagles.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
Over on the Tigers’ side, they kicked off the season on a 7-5 run. Tennessee State lost to Belmont, Western Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama A&M and Southeast Missouri State in those dozen outings. The Tigers are 7-2 in their last nine games, beating Tennessee Tech, Little Rock, Western Illinois, Morehead State, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood and Little Rock giving the team a 14-7 run through 21 games.
In the Little Rock game on Thursday, the Tigers were in trouble at the break, trailing 35-30 as they went into the locker room. Tennessee State woke up after halftime however, bagging a 40-28 run on the way to a 70-63 comeback victory. Aaron Nkrumah led the team on 22 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Travis Harper had 16 points with eight rebounds and three assists in the win.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles @ Tennessee State Tigers Betting Trends: February 2, 2026
Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win
- Tennessee State has won each of its last nine night games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has lost each of its last six games at Gentry Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Tennessee Tech vs Tennessee State Prediction
I’ve got to stay with the Tigers. Tennessee State is coming off a home win over Little Rock on Thursday. In that one the Tigers started slowly but eventually shot 48.1 percent from the field with a 36-34 rebounding edge. It wasn’t perfect though, as Tennessee State shot just 60.9 percent (14-of-23) from the line and had 14 turnovers. Tennessee State is 4-1 in their last five games and scoring well right now with 70 or more points in all four of those victories.
These teams last saw each other back on December 30 in an 88-76 road win for the Tigers. In that one Tennessee State shot 48.6 percent from the field with 53.8 percent (14-of-26) from outside and a 34-30 rebounding edge. The Tigers did get beat in the paint 44-32 though, so if they can clean that up in the home rematch they’ll be fine.