- Western Illinois (13-11) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois (14-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Eastern Illinois / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Eastern Illinois Panthers (14-12) visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (13-11) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Macomb, IL.
Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Eastern Illinois | +6.5 -115 | O 134.5 -110 | +220 |
| Western Illinois | -6.5 -105 | U 134.5 -110 | -275 |
Eastern Illinois vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Eastern Illinois vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Eastern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.75 Units / 70% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games (+7.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 away games (+6.85 Units / 93% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.30 Units / 39% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 26 games (+15.25 Units / 46% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 26 games (+13.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+10.30 Units / 36% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.70 Units / 23% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.55 Units / 22% ROI)
Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Illinois has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 6.54% ROI
- 8-16 when betting the Over for -9.6 Units / -33.57% ROI
- 16-8 when betting the Under for +7.2 Units / 25.17% ROI
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 3.84% ROI).
- 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 21.74% ROI
- 7-17 when betting the Over for -11.7 Units / -42.55% ROI
- 17-7 when betting the Under for +9.3 Units / 33.82% ROI
Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Eastern Illinois has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Eastern Illinois has an eFG% of 47% this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Eastern Illinois has 16.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois is shooting 60% from the free throw line (299/495) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (318 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (691/1,055) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.2 steals per game (198 steals/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (458 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Eastern Illinois has 198 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams
Eastern Illinois has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (538 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
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