Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois Basketball Odds

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The Golden Eagles will play the Leathernecks on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The Tennessee Tech and Western Illinois basketball teams will play on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Tennessee Tech currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Illinois is 99.00.
  • Away Tennessee Tech - Tennessee Tech heads into this game with a 0-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Western Illinois - Western Illinois will host Tennessee Tech sporting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Tennessee Tech currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Western Illinois now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Tennessee Tech has a 0.400 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Western Illinois, has a 0.545 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Tennessee Tech has a 4-6 regular season overall record. Western Illinois has notched a 6-5 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.

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Hocus pocus, Tennessee Tech with 4-6 record faces Western Illinois on Tuesday.

Both teams with 0-0 conference standing, looking to secure a good tournament seed.

Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers, if you dare.

Tennessee Tech on a 3-game losing streak, while Western Illinois lost their last game. Review each team’s futures odds and current standings below, if you wish.

Best Golden Eagles at Leathernecks Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Tennessee Tech		Favorite

Western Illinois
+2.5 -115 BetMGM
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-2.5 -105 BetMGM
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Western Illinois has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Tennessee Tech has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Tennessee Tech is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
140.5 o -105 BetMGM
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140.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Tennessee Tech		Favorite

Western Illinois
+120 BetMGM
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-145 BetMGM
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Western Illinois is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Western Illinois at BetMGM. Tennessee Tech is the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on Tennessee Tech. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024?

Western Illinois is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Tennessee Tech is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024?

The best over line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024?

Western Illinois is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Tennessee Tech is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois
12/17/24 8:30pm EST
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Underdog Tennessee Tech - Tennessee Tech bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Tennessee Tech underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Western Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Tennessee Tech at Western Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois
First to 5 Points
12/17/24 8:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois
First to 10 Points
12/17/24 8:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois
First to 15 Points
12/17/24 8:30pm EST
+100-140Bet
Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois
Game to Overtime
12/17/24 8:30pm EST
Yes +675No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Tennessee Tech, Western Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Western Illinois7-60.5385-12-41-1+10.500L1
Tennessee Tech5-70.4173-01-61-1+10.500W1

Tennessee Tech & Western Illinois Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Tennessee Tech Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Tennessee Tech YR: futures available

Western Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Illinois YR: futures available

Tennessee Tech & Western Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 8:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tennessee Tech vs Western Illinois Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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