- SIU-Edwardsville is a -7.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Western Illinois / SIU-Edwardsville TV channel: ESPNU
The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit First Community Arena to take on the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Edwardsville, IL.
SIU-Edwardsville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).
The Western Illinois vs. SIU-Edwardsville Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. SIU-Edwardsville Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | +7.5 -105 | O 135.5 -115 | +290 |
| SIU-Edwardsville | -7.5 -115 | U 135.5 -105 | -375 |
Western Illinois vs SIU-Edwardsville Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SIU-Edwardsville will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 Western Illinois will cover the spread with 52.2% 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 29 games (+11.80 Units / 26% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+5.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.45 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
SIU-Edwardsville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+6.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.6 Units / 35.94% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 5.45% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -13.64% ROI
SIU-Edwardsville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SIU-Edwardsville has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -6.67% ROI
- 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
- 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 is shooting 63% from the free throw line (528/844) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Illinois has averaged 10.4 assists per game (135 assists/13 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.2
SIU-Edwardsville Offensive Stats & Trends:
SIU Edwardsville averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
SIU Edwardsville averaged 11.4 assists per game (342 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
SIU Edwardsville averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
SIU Edwardsville has averaged 1.14 points per shot (961 points/845 shots) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (305 rebounds/13 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 4.9 steals per game (64 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Western Illinois has averaged 4.9 steals per game (64 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
SIU-Edwardsville Defensive Stats & Trends:
SIU Edwardsville has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (346 rebounds/13 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 25.2
SIU Edwardsville has averaged 6.7 steals per game (287 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
SIU Edwardsville has averaged 6.8 steals per game (89 steals/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.5
SIU Edwardsville stole the ball 198 times last season — 4th most among Ohio Valley Teams
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