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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 and Western Illinois will meet in men's college basketball action at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on New Year's Day, with tipoff at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tennessee-Martin as the most likely winner of the Western Illinois vs. Tennessee-Martin game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of 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 trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result 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 famous predictive model gives Tennessee-Martin a 91% chance of beating Western Illinois. Our predicted final score has Tennessee-Martin winning 78-63.
According to our model, Tennessee-Martin (-13.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point over/under has a 52% 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 (-110) | -13.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +860 | -1100 |
| Total | o140.5 (-105) | u140.5 (-115) |
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 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-Martin -13.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee-Martin | -1100 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -105 |
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 commence 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 91% 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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