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Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State prediction: Why Tennessee State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Southern Indiana vs Tennessee State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET as Southern Indiana faces off with the favored Tennessee State in men's college basketball action at Gentry Center.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tennessee State as the most likely winner of the Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Southern Indiana and Tennessee State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Tennessee State a 79% chance of defeating Southern Indiana. Our predicted final score has Tennessee State winning 80-71.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Southern Indiana and Tennessee State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Southern Indiana 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 | Southern Indiana | Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-108) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +360 | -400 |
| Total | o150.5 (-108) | u150.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Southern Indiana 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 -8.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Southern Indiana | +360 |
| Total | Over 150.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 150.5 total points.
Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Tennessee State and Southern Indiana at Gentry Center is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Gentry Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee State, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Southern Indiana on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee State 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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