Western Illinois vs Southern Indiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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Southern Indiana head coach Stan Gouard watches his team play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2024, 11:43 AM
  • Western Illinois (8-7) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Southern Indiana (9-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Southern Indiana TV channel: ESPNU

The Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-7) visit Screaming Eagles Arena to take on the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-8) on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evansville, IN.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois-2.5 -105O 133.5 -110-135
Southern Indiana +2.5 -115U 133.5 -110+110

Western Illinois vs Southern Indiana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs Southern Indiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Indiana will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+4.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Southern Indiana has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.45 Units / 3% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.44% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 30.91% ROI
  • 3-12 when betting the Over for -10.2 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 12-3 when betting the Under for +8.7 Units / 52.73% ROI

Southern Indiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Indiana has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 2-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.45 Units / -71.12% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -32.71% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.45 Units / 23.92% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois is shooting 61% from the free throw line (247/407) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (639/967) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois has averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (261 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Western Illinois has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Southern Indiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Indiana has made 8.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Southern Indiana is shooting 40% (463/1,152) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Southern Indiana is shooting 31% from three (129/416) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Indiana has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (238 assists/ 271 TOs) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 5.2 steals per game (98 steals/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Western Illinois has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (523 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,242 points/1,165 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,242 points/1,165 shots) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Southern Indiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Indiana has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (528 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Southern Indiana has averaged 6.9 steals per game (366 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Southern Indiana has averaged 6.4 steals per game (129 steals/20 games) this season — 5th best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Southern Indiana has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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