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SIUE vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Why Tennessee-Martin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get SIUE vs Tennessee-Martin predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Tennessee-Martin and SIUE will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tennessee-Martin as the most likely winner of the SIUE vs. Tennessee-Martin game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
SIUE vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between SIUE and Tennessee-Martin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Tennessee-Martin an 80% chance of defeating SIU-Edwardsville. Our predicted final score has Tennessee-Martin winning 70-62.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and SIU-Edwardsville and Tennessee-Martin each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 131.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
SIUE 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 | SIUE | Tennessee-Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-102) | -7.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +315 | -375 |
| Total | o131.5 (-105) | u131.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
SIUE vs. Tennessee-Martin picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | SIU-Edwardsville +7.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee-Martin | -375 |
| Total | Over 131.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 131.5 total points.
SIUE vs. Tennessee-Martin game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Tennessee-Martin and SIUE at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: SIU-Edwardsville vs. Tennessee-Martin
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee-Martin, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate SIU-Edwardsville vs. Tennessee-Martin insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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