Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 1

Southeast Missouri State head coach Brad Korn argues a call during the second half of a First Four college basketball game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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  • Southeast Missouri State is a -12.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Southeast Missouri State TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Show Me Center to take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Southeast Missouri State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction for Today:

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

Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Southeast Missouri State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+10.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Southeast Missouri State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Southeast Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Southeast Missouri State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Southeast Missouri State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.20 Units / 4% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 5.45% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -38.89% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Southeast Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southeast Missouri State has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -39.22% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.65 Units / 33.03% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.92% ROI

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 66.2 points per game (795 points/12 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 75.4

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

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (102 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Eastern Illinois has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Southeast Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southeast Missouri State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (615 assists/ 484 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Southeast Missouri State averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (231 rebounds/28 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Southeast Missouri State has averaged 13.5 assists per game (175 assists/13 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Southeast Missouri State has made 6.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 66.2 points per game (795 points/12 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 75.4

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

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (102 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Eastern Illinois has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Southeast Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southeast Missouri State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (615 assists/ 484 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Southeast Missouri State averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (231 rebounds/28 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Southeast Missouri State has averaged 13.5 assists per game (175 assists/13 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Southeast Missouri State has made 6.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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