Central Arkansas vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 16

  • Western Illinois is a -7.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Central Arkansas / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Nov. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Macomb, IL.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Central Arkansas vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+7.5 -110O 140.5 -110+260
Western Illinois -7.5 -110U 140.5 -110-350

Central Arkansas vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 76.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Arkansas vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 57.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+8.75 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+13.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+12.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.00 Units / 18% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 0-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 56.25% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas shot 41% (787/1,902) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas shot 46% from inside the arc (445/959) last season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Central Arkansas averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/1,902 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Central Arkansas averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,217 points/1,902 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Western Illinois averaged 69.0 points per game (2,140 points/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (291/781) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,415 points/1,875 shots) last season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Central Arkansas allowed 77.9 points per game (2,415 points/31 games) last season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (809 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 5.4 steals per game (167 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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