Tennessee State Tigers vs Little Rock Trojans Picks and Predictions January 3rd 2026

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The Tennessee State Tigers enter 8-5 and look to extend their strong offensive form, while the Little Rock Trojans aim to defend home court in this Ohio Valley Conference matchup at Jack Stephens Center.

Line Movement and Odds

Little Rock opened as the slight favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Little Rock Spread: -1.5 (-111)
  • Tennessee State Spread: +1.5 (-109)
  • Total: 142.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Tennessee State Outlook

Tennessee State averages 80.2 points per game, with Travis Harper II, Jalen Pitre, and Dante Harris leading the offense. Their rebounding edge (39.5 per game, 86th nationally) and free-throw accuracy (74.6%) highlight balance. Their 3-4 road record underscores resilience, while their 8-5 overall mark shows consistency.

Little Rock Outlook

Little Rock averages 69.2 points per game, with Johnathan Lawson, Tuongthach Gatkek, and Cameron Wallace providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (51.4% effective FG) and 3-1 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 5-9 overall record underscores competitiveness heading into OVC play.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Tennessee State’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Little Rock must lean on Lawson and Wallace to pace the offense. If Tennessee State controls tempo and boards, their depth should create separation.

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Injuries / Availability

Tennessee State: No injury updates provided.

Little Rock: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Jack Stephens Center provides Little Rock with a strong home-court edge, where they are 3-1 this season. Tennessee State’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Little Rock.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Tennessee State 78, Little Rock 72

  • Tennessee State +1.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and rebounding make them the sharper side.
  • Under 142.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Tennessee State’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Little Rock’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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