Lindenwood Lions
Tennessee St Tigers
Spread
Tennessee St Tigers -3.5 / Lindenwood Lions +3.577%
consensus
Tennessee St Tigers covers
13 models · avg conf 61%
Tennessee St Tigers covers
Tennessee State is favored by 3.5 points. With home court and expected better depth, they should win by more than 3.5 or keep the margin comfortable enough to cover.
The consistent -3.5 spread for Tennessee St suggests they are expected to win by more than a single possession. While the odds for covering are close to even, the home advantage and their status as favorites make them a solid pick to cover the relatively small spread.
Tennessee St Tigers are favored by 3.5 points at home. The uniform odds across multiple books (ranging from 1.91-1.94) suggest sharp consensus on this line. Home teams typically have better performance metrics, and the consistent line indicates no sharp money movement away from Tennessee St.
The spread is set at -3.5, a relatively low number for a home favorite, suggesting this may be a competitive game. However, home teams in conference play often find ways to win the final minutes, turning close games into 4-6 point victories. The consistent -3.5 line offers value on the home side covering by a single possession.
Tennessee St Tigers at -3.5 have a slight edge to cover the spread, as the odds are stable across multiple lines (1.91-1.94), suggesting bookmakers are confident in their ability to win by at least 4 points.
The consistent -3.5 spread across multiple odds suggests confidence in Tennessee St Tigers' ability to cover the spread. They have shown strong performances in recent games against similar opponents.
The Tigers are favored by 3.5 points, and their home court advantage combined with their recent form suggests they will cover the spread.
A 3.5-point spread is tight; with Tennessee St favored at home and the lines clustered around the same number, the safer play is the home team to cover, though the margin is modest so risk of a close loss exists.
With a -3.5 number, home-court worth ~3 points and TSU rated slightly stronger; modest edge to the Tigers to win by two possessions.
With a -3.5 spread and even odds around 1.91-1.94, the Tigers are expected to win by more than 3.5 points, supported by home advantage and stable betting lines.
Lindenwood Lions covers
The 3.5-point spread is relatively tight for a home favorite in college basketball. Lindenwood gets the points in what appears to be a closely matched game. The spread hasn't moved across multiple books, suggesting balanced action. In close college basketball games, the underdog often keeps it within one possession.
The spread is a small +3.5 for the Lindenwood Lions. In a game with a very high projected total (161.5), indicating a fast pace and many possessions, the underdog has a strong chance to keep the score within a single possession. Taking the points with the Lions offers good value in a game that is expected to be close.
While Tennessee St should win, the 3.5-point spread is tight and essentially prices in the home court advantage. Lindenwood, as a relatively newer D1 program, often plays competitive games. The balanced odds (1.91-1.94) suggest sharp money sees this as close to a coin flip. Taking the points with the underdog offers slight value in a game projected to be close.
Moneyline
Tennessee St Tigers +1.57 / Lindenwood Lions +2.45100%
consensus
Tennessee St Tigers wins
12 models · avg conf 66%
Tennessee St Tigers wins
Tennessee St Tigers are consistently favored with a -3.5 spread across all listed odds, indicating they are perceived as the stronger team and have the home-court advantage. It is highly probable they will win outright.
Tennessee State holds the home-court advantage in this Ohio Valley Conference matchup. The consistent -3.5 spread indicates a clear favorite, and Lindenwood has historically struggled in road environments during their transition to Division I. The stability of the spread across multiple lines suggests sharp money agrees with the home favorite.
Tennessee St is favored at -3.5 points as the home team, indicating stronger perceived team strength. Home court advantage in NCAA basketball is a consistent factor. The consistent odds across all sportsbooks suggest market confidence in this line.
Tennessee St Tigers are favored across all betting lines with a consistent -3.5 spread, indicating a perceived edge over Lindenwood Lions, likely due to better recent form or home advantage.
Tennessee St is the designated home team and is consistently favored by a 3.5-point spread across all listed odds. This indicates the market expects them to win the game outright, leveraging their home-court advantage in what is projected to be a relatively close contest.
Tennessee St Tigers have a slight edge playing at home, and their performance metrics suggest they can outscore Lindenwood Lions.
Tennessee St Tigers are favored by the spread, indicating they're expected to win. Historical performance and home-court advantage contribute to this prediction.
Market makes TSU a small but clear favorite (-3.5) and they have the home-court edge versus a Lindenwood program that’s typically lower in the OVC pecking order.
Tennessee St is favored at home with a consistent -3.5 spread across all books. Home court advantage in college basketball is significant, and the oddsmakers clearly favor the Tigers to win outright.
Tigers are favored on the spread by 3.5 points across multiple consistent lines, indicating they are the stronger team at home in this NCAA matchup.
Tennessee St is favored by 3.5 points at home, indicating oddsmakers view them as the stronger team. Home court advantage in NCAA basketball is significant, typically worth 3-4 points. The Tigers should be able to secure the win in front of their home crowd.
Market has Tennessee St as the short favorite (-3.5) across books and they have home-court advantage. The consistent pricing suggests a small but real edge for the home side.
Over/Under
O/U 159.577%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 57%
Over
Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, and with the total set at 161.5, there is a good chance they will exceed this mark.
Both teams can push the pace and reach a high-scoring output; 161.5 is a total that can be surpassed with up-tempo play, though strong defense or clock management could tilt it under.
The total is set high at 161.5, but the odds consistently offer lower payouts on the Over (1.87/1.88) compared to the Under (1.95/1.97). This pricing structure indicates bookmakers are weary of the offensive potential in this game, likely due to both teams preferring an uptempo pace or potential defensive liabilities.
Under
The total of 161.5 is exceptionally high for a college basketball game. Lines this high are difficult to surpass, as they require sustained offensive efficiency from both teams. The odds are also slightly better for the under (1.95-1.97 vs 1.87-1.88), suggesting a slight market lean that the line may be inflated. Betting the under on an extreme total is often the statistically sharper play.
The total line is set at a relatively high 161.5 points for an NCAA Basketball game. The odds for the Under (1.95-1.97) are slightly higher than for the Over (1.87-1.88), implying a slightly better value or a marginal lean from oddsmakers towards the Under. Without specific team offensive/defensive metrics, betting on the Under for a high total often presents value.
Books are offering slightly better juice on the under and the total (161.5) is moderate-high for NCAA mid-major matchups. Expect a lower pace/defensive game and lean to the under.
The odds heavily favor the under with consistently better prices (1.95-1.97 for under vs 1.87-1.88 for over). This line movement and pricing suggests sharp money is on the under. A 161.5 total in college basketball indicates expectation of a defensive battle or slower-paced game, which aligns with the tight spread suggesting an evenly-matched, possibly lower-scoring contest.
The Under 161.5 carries slightly better odds (1.95-1.97) compared to Over (1.87-1.88), suggesting sportsbooks perceive slight defensive strength or lower offensive output potential. The 161.5 total is moderate for NCAA basketball, but the odds differential favors the Under. However, confidence is moderate as both outcomes have comparable viability.
161.5 is a very high NCAA total; despite OVC pace tendencies and slight over juice, this number is inflated relative to typical efficiency—lean under.
The total of 161.5 is moderate for college basketball. The slight juice favoring the under (1.95-1.97 vs 1.87-1.88) indicates bookmakers are seeing more under action or expect a lower-scoring affair. Mid-major conference games often feature more deliberate pace and defensive intensity, particularly in rivalry-type matchups. Both teams may struggle to consistently score against set defenses.
The totals line of 161.5 has slightly better odds for the under (1.95-1.97) compared to over (1.87-1.88), indicating a potential lean towards a lower-scoring game, possibly due to defensive strengths or slower pace of play.
The total line of 161.5 is relatively high, and historical matchups between similar teams often result in lower scoring than anticipated. Both teams play at a moderate pace, which could lead to the total going under.
The under has slightly better odds (up to 1.97) compared to over (around 1.87-1.88), suggesting a pattern of lower-scoring games or defensive play in similar matchups.