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Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Screaming Eagles? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The Tigers are the favorites in this Ohio Valley conference matchup the against the Screaming Eagles. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.

TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers -3.5

This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Can The Tigers Secure a Win at Evansville?

Tennessee State comes into their 16th game of the year with a record of 8-7. In away games, the Tigers are 2-5, while they are 2-2 at home. Tennessee State has a sub-.500 ATS record at 3-8 thus far. Over their last five games, the team is 1-3 vs. the spread.

In 15 games, Tennessee State comes in with an over/under mark of 6-5-0, with their games averaging 150.9 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Tigers' over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 165 points per game.

Tennessee State finished with 90 points in their game against Little Rock. This total surpasses their season-average of 77.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Tigers was Christian Brown with 20 points, while EJ Bellinger also chipped in with 17 points.

Coming into today's game, the Tennessee State defense is giving up an average of 73.8 points per contest. In today's game vs. Southern Indiana, the Tennessee State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Tennessee State made 25 free-throws vs. the Tigers.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Southern Indiana?

Southern Indiana comes into this game with a 4-11 record, which is their 16th game of the season. So far, all of their games have been on the road. As of today's game, Southern Indiana's record against the spread this season stands at 6-5. Looking at their last ten games, Southern Indiana has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 15 games, Southern Indiana has an over/under record of 3-8-0, with their games averaging 134.6 points per game on average. The Screaming Eagles have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

The Southern Indiana offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Lindenwood. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.1% while connecting on 6 threes. Leading Southern Indiana in scoring vs. Lindenwood was AJ Smith with his 27 points. Jeremiah Hernandez also added 16 points for the Screaming Eagles.

On defense, Southern Indiana is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.5 points per game. The Southern Indiana defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Lindenwood to connect on 6 threes.