Eastern Illinois vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 30

  • Western Illinois is a -2.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Macomb, IL, IL, USA.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Illinois+2.5 -110O 127.5 -110+125
Western Illinois -2.5 -110U 127.5 -110-150

Eastern Illinois vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 64.0% 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 65.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI).

  • 3-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -9 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 5-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.35 Units / -47.1% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -8.64% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -9.6% 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 has made 5.4 three-pointers per game this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Eastern Illinois has averaged 68.0 points per game (1,429 points/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.1

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 9.6 assists per game (201 assists/21 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0

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 has 14.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.1

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 has averaged 8.4 steals per game (435 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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 has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (475 rebounds/21 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Western Illinois has averaged 5.5 steals per game (285 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

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


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