Little Rock vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

  • Little Rock is a -5.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Little Rock / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Little Rock Trojans visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Macomb, IL, IL, USA.

Little Rock is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Little Rock vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Little Rock vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Little Rock-5.5 -110O 130.5 -105-225
Western Illinois +5.5 -110U 130.5 -115+185

Little Rock vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:

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

Little Rock vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Little Rock will cover the spread with 61.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Little Rock has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+16.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Little Rock has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+13.25 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Little Rock has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Little Rock have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Little Rock have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)

Little Rock Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Little Rock has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 15.7% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -40.68% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.43% ROI

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.77% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 13.64% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -22.16% ROI

Little Rock Offensive Stats & Trends:

Little Rock has averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/18 games) this season — 2nd highest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Little Rock is shooting 50% from inside the arc (251/506) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Little Rock has averaged 14.1 assists per game (254 assists/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0

Little Rock is shooting 46% (1,356/2,962) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 9.9 assists per game (188 assists/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0

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 — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois has 14.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.0

Little Rock Defensive Stats & Trends:

Little Rock averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (768 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Little Rock has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (143/476) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Little Rock has 160 steals this season — 3rd most among Ohio Valley Teams

Little Rock has averaged 8.9 steals per game (160 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (424 rebounds/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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 has averaged 5.6 steals per game (279 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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