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Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State prediction: Why Tennessee State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tennessee-Martin vs Tennessee State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Tennessee State and Tennessee-Martin are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Gentry Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Tennessee State as the most likely winner of the Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Tennessee-Martin and Tennessee State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Tennessee State a 59% chance of defeating Tennessee-Martin. Our predicted final score has Tennessee State winning 74-72.
According to our model, Tennessee-Martin (+2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 141.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
Tennessee-Martin 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 | Tennessee-Martin | Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +126 | -150 |
| Total | o141.5 (-110) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State 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 | Tennessee-Martin +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee State | -150 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 141.5 total points.
Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Tennessee State and Tennessee-Martin at Gentry Center is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Tennessee-Martin vs. Tennessee State
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Gentry Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee State, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Tennessee-Martin on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Tennessee-Martin 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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