Southern Indiana vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2024, 11:17 AM
  • Western Illinois (13-11) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Southern Indiana (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Southern Indiana / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (12-13) visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (13-11) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Macomb, IL.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Southern Indiana vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Southern Indiana vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Indiana+6.5 -110O 135.5 -110+220
Western Illinois -6.5 -110U 135.5 -110-275

Southern Indiana vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern Indiana vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Indiana will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern Indiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 15 away games (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games (+13.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games (+12.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+7.00 Units / 69% ROI)

Southern Indiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Indiana has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.38% ROI).

  • 5-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -26.49% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -8.51% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 20.29% ROI
  • 6-17 when betting the Over for -12.7 Units / -48.11% ROI
  • 17-6 when betting the Under for +10.4 Units / 39.39% ROI

Southern Indiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Indiana has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (274 assists/ 329 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Southern Indiana has averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (329 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Southern Indiana is shooting 46% from inside the arc (291/638) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Southern Indiana has made 8.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois is shooting 60% from the free throw line (299/495) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (318 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (691/1,055) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Southern Indiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Indiana has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,440 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Southern Indiana has averaged 6.8 steals per game (388 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Southern Indiana has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (616 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Southern Indiana has 151 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Ohio Valley Teams

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,561 points/1,445 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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