Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 26

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (18-11, 13-5 OVC) face the Tennessee State Tigers (19-9, 13-5 OVC) on February 26, 2026 at Show Me Center. The Redhawks are favorites by 3.5 points as they enter the matchup winners of three in a row and are 9-1 in their last 10 games. The over/under in the matchup is set at 155.5.

Their last time out, Southeast Missouri State won on Saturday 70-65 against Little Rock. In Southeast Missouri State's win, Luke Almodovar led the way with a team-high 13 points (adding five rebounds and zero assists). Tennessee State took care of business in its most recent game 80-53 against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday. Aaron Nkrumah scored 26 points in Tennessee State's victory, leading the team.

Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State Odds and Game Time

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Spread favorite: Southeast Missouri State -3.5
• Moneyline favorite: Southeast Missouri State -193
• Moneyline underdog: Tennessee State +153
• Over/Under: 155.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State

• This season, nine of Southeast Missouri State's 26 games have gone over Thursday's over/under of 155.5 points.
• This season, 11 games Tennessee State has played finished with a combined score higher than 155.5 points.
• The Redhawks average 74.9 points per game against the Tigers' 81.1, totaling 0.5 points over the contest's over/under of 155.5.
• This matchup's total is 9.5 fewer points than the 146 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2024.
• Southeast Missouri State has seen a 145.4 average over/under in its games this season, 10.1 less than the over/under in this contest.
• The over/under for this game is 1.0 point lower than the average over/under in Tennessee State's games this season of 156.5.

Betting the Spread: Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State

• Southeast Missouri State has 13 wins against the spread in 26 games this season.
• This season, the Redhawks have an ATS record of 5-7 in their 12 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more.
• Tennessee State is 14-11-0 against the spread this season.
• The Tigers are 6-1 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• At home this season, Southeast Missouri State is 6-4 overall and 4-6 against the spread.
• At home, as a 3.5-point favorite or greater, Southeast Missouri State is 3-5 ATS.
• Tennessee State is 7-7 overall, and 8-6 against the spread, on the road.
• Tennessee State has one win ATS (1-3) as 3.5-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Southeast Missouri State vs. Tennessee State

• This season, Southeast Missouri State has won 12 out of the 18 games, or 66.7%, in which it has been the moneyline favorite.
• The Redhawks have entered 11 games this season favored by -193 or more and are 8-3 in those contests.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 65.9% chance of a victory for Southeast Missouri State.
• Tennessee State has come away with four wins in the nine contests it has been listed as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Tigers have a win-loss record of 4-3 with odds of +153 or worse this year.
• Tennessee State has an implied victory probability of 39.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.