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The Tennessee State Tigers clash with the Murray State Racers as they help tip off the 2026-27 regular season as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday. Murray State finished last season on a three-game losing streak, losing in the first round of the NIT, while Tennessee State dropped a 108-74 decision to Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region first round. The Tigers (23-10 in 2025-26), who tied for the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season championship at 15-5, were 3-1 on neutral courts. The Racers (20-13), who tied for third in the Missouri Valley Conference at 12-8, were 3-3 at neutral sites. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE55:
Tipoff from Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., is at 11:30 a.m. ET. Murray State is a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Tennessee State vs. Murray State odds, while the over/under is 162.5. The Racers are at -469 on the money line (risk $469 to win $100).
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