- Eastern Illinois is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Western Illinois / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.
Eastern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | +3.5 -115 | O 134.5 -105 | +135 |
| Eastern Illinois | -3.5 -105 | U 134.5 -115 | -160 |
Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Eastern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Illinois will cover the spread with 67.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+10.80 Units / 24% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
Eastern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+8.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+5.65 Units / 44% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).
- 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 26.09% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 13.22% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -21.49% ROI
Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Illinois has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -54.05% 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
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 is shooting 63% from the free throw line (536/853) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Illinois has averaged 10.5 assists per game (147 assists/14 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 5.1 three-pointers per game this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
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 has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,075 points/2,682 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (319 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 25.2
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 5.3 steals per game (239 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Western Illinois has averaged 5.1 steals per game (72 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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 has 375 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ohio Valley Teams
Eastern Illinois has allowed 9.8 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
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