The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) face the Tennessee State Tigers (2-1) as double-digit, 12.5-point favorites on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 167.5.
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Western Kentucky Cover -12.5 vs Tennessee State -112
Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee State betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -926
- Tennessee State moneyline odds to win: +605
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-12.5)
- Total: 167.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Western Kentucky sported a worse record against the spread when playing at home (8-9-0) than it did on the road (7-6-0) last season.
- The Hilltoppers eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (52.9%) than road tilts (23.1%) last year.
- As a moneyline favorite, Western Kentucky won a higher percentage of its home games (.733) compared to road games (.500) last year.
Last season stats
- The Hilltoppers put up 74.8 points per game and allowed 74.8 last year, making them 143rd in the nation on offense and 263rd defensively.
- Western Kentucky was 96th in college basketball in rebounds per game (33.3) and -4-worst in rebounds allowed (37.5) last season.
- With 11.9 assists per game last season, the Hilltoppers were 295th in college basketball.
Western Kentucky betting records last season
- ATS Record: 15-16-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-10-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-19-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-6 (Home: 11-4; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (314th in nation) | 41.0 (35th) | 33.3 (96th) | 37.5 (363rd) | 11.9 (295th) | 10.5 (120th) |
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Tennessee State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Tennessee State’s winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .583 (7-5-0). Away, it was .571 (8-6-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Tigers’ games finished above the over/under at home (75%, nine of 12) than on the road (50%, seven of 14).
- The Tigers, as moneyline underdogs, won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (3-10) last year.
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Tigers scored 78.1 points per game (73rd-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 73.3 points per contest at the other end of the court (219th-ranked).
- Tennessee State was top-25 last year in rebounding, ranking sixth-best in college basketball with 37.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 164th with 30.9 rebounds allowed per contest.
- Last year the Tigers ranked 203rd in college basketball in assists, dishing out 13.3 per game.
Tennessee State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 17-13-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 8-9-0)
- O-U-P: 18-12-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 9-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (87th in nation) | 41.7 (63rd) | 37.5 (sixth) | 30.9 (164th) | 13.3 (203rd) | 14.5 (357th) |
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