Tennessee State Tigers vs SIU-Edwardsville Cougars predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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On February 21, 2026, the Tennessee State Tigers will host the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars in what promises to be an exciting NCAA basketball matchup. The Tigers come into this contest with strong momentum, having won 4 of their last 5 games, showcasing a robust offensive schema that capitalizes on their effective perimeter shooting and aggressive defensive press. Their home-court advantage further amplifies their potential, as they aim to build on their recent successes.

Meanwhile, the Cougars arrive with a commendable record of 3 wins in their last 5 outings. They have demonstrated resilience and adaptability, often leveraging their size and depth in the paint to create scoring opportunities. Their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense could pose a challenge for the Tigers, especially in fast-break situations.

Bookmaker odds reflect a slight preference for Tennessee State at 1.49, while SIU-Edwardsville sits at 2.38. Probability models suggest a 52.7% chance of a home victory for the Tigers and 47.3% for an away win. With both teams in solid form and tactical strengths on display, this match is set to be a closely contested affair with no definitive outcome guaranteed.

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Tennessee State
62.3%

SIU-Edwardsville
37.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 75:70

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.47		2.55
	1.51		2.43
	1.5		2.5
	1.49		2.38

Latest Results

19.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – Lindenwood Lions basketball – 89:80
14.02.26 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 94:86
12.02.26 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 71:73
07.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball – 83:56
05.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:68

19.02.26 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 62:52
14.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – 76:81
12.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – 74:56
07.02.26 Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 61:71
03.02.26 Lindenwood Lions basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 72:78

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tennessee State won 1.

Tennessee State is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

SIU-Edwardsville has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Tennessee State might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tennessee State won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1463:1405. (average 73.2:70.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Tennessee State won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 856:774. (average 77.8:70.4).

Latest Head To Head

22.01.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 74:66
07.03.25 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 71:69
15.02.25 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 84:72
16.01.25 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 80:87 OT
24.02.24 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 76:71

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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