Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 15

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Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 15, 2024, 9:42 AM
  • Northwestern is a -24.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Northwestern TV channel: PEAC

The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Nov. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-110).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Eastern Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Illinois+24.5 -110O 139.5 -105+2000
Northwestern -24.5 -110U 139.5 -115-10000

Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 66.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 27 games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+4.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+12.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+11.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.20 Units / 32% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois 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

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

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

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4% 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

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Eastern Illinois had an eFG% of 47% last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois stole the ball 253 times last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (708 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern allowed 35.1 points per game (1,123 points/32 games) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9


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