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Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State prediction: Why Tennessee State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 8:30 PM ET as Eastern Illinois faces off with the favored Tennessee State in men's college basketball action at Gentry Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tennessee State as the most likely winner of the Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Eastern Illinois and Tennessee State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Tennessee State an 82% chance of beating Eastern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Tennessee State winning 78-69.
According to our model, Tennessee State (-9.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State 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 State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-110) | -9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +390 | -475 |
| Total | o145.5 (-112) | u145.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State 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 State -9.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee State | -475 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Tennessee State and Eastern Illinois at Gentry Center is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Gentry Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee State, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Illinois on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest 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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