Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois: College Football Week 5 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 5

• Teams: Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 4:00PM ET
• Venue: Hanson Field

Current betting odds

• Spread: Tennessee State (+12.5, -110), Western Illinois (-12.5, -112)
• Moneyline: Tennessee State +400, Western Illinois -489
• Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points (-112/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

• Tennessee State: 17.7%
• Western Illinois: 82.3%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Tennessee State 20-31 Western Illinois.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Tennessee State a win probability of 17.7%, while the Western Illinois have a win probability of 82.3%.

Summary

Tennessee State faces off against Western Illinois in college football action at Hanson Field on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Our Tennessee State vs. Western Illinois predictions, built on real-time data and matchup-specific modeling, help guide your decisions.. Remember to bet responsibly and within your financial limits.

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