Tennessee State Tigers Favored by -6.5 Point Spread Against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Saturday

The Tennessee State Tigers will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Gentry Complex in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Tennessee State Tigers as -6.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Tennessee State Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tennessee State Tigers sit at 9-11 (6-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Eastern Illinois Panthers are currently 7-13 (5-13 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Tennessee State is 9-6 OU, and Eastern Illinois is 9-9 OU.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tennessee State Tigers rated this week at No. 250 and the Eastern Illinois Panthers sitting at No. 222.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Tennessee State has the nation's No. 243-rated offensive output, at 67.4 PPG. The visiting Eastern Illinois Panthers defense ranks No. 64 allowing on average 68.05 PPG. The Tigers FG% has averaged 42.28% so far, more than the Tennessee State Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.27% per game.