Who's Playing

Tennessee State @ Murray State

Current Records: Tennessee State 6-8; Murray State 12-2

What to Know

The Murray State Racers are 6-1 against the Tennessee State Tigers since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. MSU and Tennessee State will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET at CFSB Center. The Racers are out to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.

The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday MSU proved too difficult a challenge. MSU snuck past SIU-Edwardsville with a 74-69 victory.

Meanwhile, the Tigers didn't have too much trouble with the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at home on Saturday as they won 95-84.

MSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 20-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Saturday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Their wins bumped the Racers to 12-2 and Tennessee State to 6-8. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: CFSB Center -- Murray, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Racers are a big 20-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 20-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Murray State have won six out of their last seven games against Tennessee State.

  • Jan 28, 2021 - Murray State 73 vs. Tennessee State 53
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Murray State 73 vs. Tennessee State 65
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Murray State 76 vs. Tennessee State 64
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Murray State 100 vs. Tennessee State 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Murray State 76 vs. Tennessee State 57
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Murray State 92 vs. Tennessee State 83
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Tennessee State 73 vs. Murray State 71