Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

SIU-Edwardsville coach Brian Barone argues a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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  • SIU Edwardsville is a -14.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Western Illinois / SIU Edwardsville TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit First Community Arena to take on the SIU Edwardsville Cougars on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 pm in Edwardsville, IL.

SIU Edwardsville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Western Illinois vs. SIU Edwardsville Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. SIU Edwardsville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts SIU Edwardsville will win this college basketball game with 79.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SIU Edwardsville will cover the spread with 66.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+6.15 Units / 44% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.85 Units / 60% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 games (+3.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • SIU Edwardsville has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.55 Units / -19.37% ROI).

  • 2-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.65 Units / -75.58% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

SIU Edwardsville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SIU Edwardsville has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 5.73% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 8.3 assists per game (240 assists/29 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois has averaged 8.3 assists per game (240 assists/29 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.1

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

SIU Edwardsville Offensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville is shooting 34% from three (207/602) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

SIU Edwardsville has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (376 assists/ 320 TOs) this season — tied for best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SIU Edwardsville has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (838 assists/ 693 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

SIU Edwardsville has made 7.1 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

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 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

Western Illinois has averaged 5.2 steals per game (152 steals/29 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Western Illinois has averaged 5.3 steals per game (486 steals/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0

SIU Edwardsville Defensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (194/646) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

SIU Edwardsville has allowed 67.2 points per game (6,253 points/93 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.0

SIU Edwardsville has allowed 65.4 points per game (1,896 points/29 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (654/1,656) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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