Murray State lays 9.5 against an OVC champion that rebuilt around transfers. The Racers scored 90-plus in both exhibitions, and a total in the low 160s puts the pace question front and center in Sioux Falls.
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Injury Report
No injury absence was publicly reported for either team in the pregame previews reviewed. Rotations are the bigger unknown. Murray State used Brayden Shorter and Talis Soulhac as exhibition starters ahead of Kaden Magwood and Christian Jones, so roles may still shift. Tennessee State lost Aaron Nkrumah, Travis Harper II and Dante Harris and is leaning on transfers such as Aaron Bradshaw and Ty-Laur Johnson. Confirm starting lineups before tip.
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Murray State's edge is its offense against a Tennessee State team still finding its rotation. The Racers scored more than 90 in both exhibitions, including against Wichita State, while Tennessee State must replace three of its top players. The risk to a Murray State cover is the glass: the Racers ranked 214th in defensive rebound rate, and Tennessee State had a 34 percent offensive rebound rate.
3 Things to Watch
- Tennessee State offensive rebounding against Murray State
- Roman Domon's shot volume in a fast game
- Aaron Bradshaw's rim protection in his Tigers debut
Betting Breakdown
Murray State is a 9.5-point favorite over Tennessee State at the Sanford Pentagon, with the total between 161.5 and 162.5 depending on the book. Both teams have changed a lot since last season. Murray State went 20-13 in Ryan Miller's first year but lost its last three games, including an NIT loss at Nevada. Tennessee State went 23-10 under Nolan Smith, won the OVC Tournament to reach its first NCAA Tournament in 32 years and then lost 108-74 to Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers lost Aaron Nkrumah, Travis Harper II and Dante Harris and added Aaron Bradshaw, Ty-Laur Johnson, Arterio Morris and Joshua Rivera. Murray State returns Roman Domon and scored more than 90 points in exhibition wins over Wichita State and Incarnate Word. The spread matches KenPom's nine-point projection, so there is no obvious mispricing on the side. The better angle may be the total. Murray State played at a top-10 pace last season, and Tennessee State forced turnovers at a 19 percent rate, which points to a high number of possessions.
Murray State Betting Outlook
Murray State starts 0-0 and 0-0 ATS after finishing 20-13 and 12-8 in the Missouri Valley, but the season ended with losses to Bradley, UIC and Nevada. Roman Domon is the anchor after averaging 13.6 points on 49 percent shooting and 36 percent from three. Belmont transfer Brigham Rogers starts at center, and Auburn transfer Kaden Magwood and former George Washington guard Christian Jones add scoring depth. The exhibitions were encouraging, with 90-plus points against both Wichita State and Incarnate Word. The concern is defense, especially on the glass, where Murray State ranked 214th in defensive rebound rate. Laying 9.5 requires that weakness not to show up against a team built to attack the offensive boards.
Tennessee State Betting Outlook
Tennessee State starts 0-0 and 0-0 ATS as the defending OVC Tournament champion, but much of that team is gone. Nolan Smith lost OVC Player of the Year Aaron Nkrumah, plus Travis Harper II and Dante Harris. The rebuild leans on transfers: 7-foot-1 center Aaron Bradshaw, guard Ty-Laur Johnson, who averaged 14.6 points at San Diego, Arterio Morris and former Fordham forward Joshua Rivera. Last season's identity was offensive rebounding and pressure, with a 34 percent offensive rebound rate and a 19 percent turnover rate forced. If that carries over, the Tigers can stay within the number. The worry is ball security from a new backcourt against a Murray State team that wants to run.
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Murray State's edge is its offense against a Tennessee State team still finding its rotation. The Racers scored more than 90 in both exhibitions, including against Wichita State, while Tennessee State must replace three of its top players. The risk to a Murray State cover is the glass: the Racers ranked 214th in defensive rebound rate, and Tennessee State had a 34 percent offensive rebound rate.
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