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Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Why Tennessee-Martin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Western Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Tennessee-Martin will take on Western Illinois in men's college basketball action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on New Year's Day, commencing at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tennessee-Martin as the most likely winner of the Western Illinois 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.
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Western Illinois and Tennessee-Martin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Tennessee-Martin a 92% chance of beating Western Illinois. Our predicted final score has Tennessee-Martin winning 76-62.
According to our model, Tennessee-Martin (-13.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 137.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Western Illinois | Tennessee-Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-112) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +820 | -1100 |
| Total | o137.5 (-110) | u137.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Western Illinois 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 | Tennessee-Martin -13.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee-Martin | -1100 |
| Total | Over 137.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee-Martin -13.5 at the spread.
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Tennessee-Martin and Western Illinois at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee-Martin, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat Western Illinois on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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