The Western Illinois Leathernecks (11-19, 5-14 OVC) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to break a six-game road slide when they take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (15-14, 10-8 OVC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Hooper Eblen Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 141.5.
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Tennessee Tech Cover -7.5 vs Western Illinois -112
Tennessee Tech vs. Western Illinois betting lines
- Tennessee Tech moneyline odds to win: -364
- Western Illinois moneyline odds to win: +284
- Spread: Tennessee Tech (-7.5)
- Total: 141.5
Tennessee Tech statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Tennessee Tech has performed better when playing at home, covering six times in 11 home games, and eight times in 15 road games.
- The Golden Eagles have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (45.5%) than road games (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Tennessee Tech has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to away games (.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Golden Eagles have been scoring 72.5 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 72.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Tennessee Tech has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 73.4 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 73.9 it has conceded per game this year.
- During their past 10 outings, the Golden Eagles are making 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.7 compared to 9.5 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.0% compared to 35.1% season-long).
Tennessee Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 10-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-11 (Home: 1-1; Away: 5-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (250th in nation) | 43.7 (167th) | 31.7 (196th) | 35.0 (347th) | 15.3 (75th) | 11.1 (168th) |
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Western Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Western Illinois has a better winning percentage at home (.333, 4-7-1 record) than on the road (.286, 4-10-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Leathernecks games have gone over more often at home (eight of 12, 66.7%) than away (nine of 14, 64.3%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Leathernecks have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than away (3-11).
Recent trends
- The Leathernecks are compiling 68.6 points per contest over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 68.3.
- Western Illinois is surrendering 75.2 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 3.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (71.4).
- Over their past 10 games, the Leathernecks are draining 7.8 three-pointers per game, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (7.9). They have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (39.4%) compared to their season average (37.4%).
Western Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-18-1 (Home: 4-7-1; Away: 4-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 3-7-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 6-13-1)
- O-U-P: 18-8-1 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 9-4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 4-4; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-15 (Home: 1-3; Away: 3-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7 (242nd in nation) | 44.0 (196th) | 31.5 (209th) | 31.7 (219th) | 10.0 (362nd) | 10.9 (143rd) |
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