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Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Why Tennessee-Martin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Tennessee-Martin will take on Eastern Illinois in men's college basketball action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on Saturday, starting at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Tennessee-Martin as the most likely winner of the Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Eastern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Tennessee-Martin an 87% chance of beating Eastern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Tennessee-Martin winning 73-62.
According to our model, Tennessee-Martin (-10.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 133.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eastern Illinois | Tennessee-Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-105) | -10.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +480 | -625 |
| Total | o133.5 (-110) | u133.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tennessee-Martin -10.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee-Martin | -625 |
| Total | Over 133.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee-Martin -10.5 at the spread.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Tennessee-Martin and Eastern Illinois at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee-Martin, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Illinois on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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