- Western Illinois (7-6) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois (6-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Western Illinois / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks (7-6) visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-7) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.
Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | -1.5 -110 | O 130.5 -115 | -125 |
| Eastern Illinois | +1.5 -110 | U 130.5 -105 | +105 |
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 58.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 24 games (+8.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.45 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
Eastern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 games at home (+1.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 10 games at home (+1.50 Units / 13% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 23 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 0% ROI
- 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / 0% ROI
- 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 0% ROI
Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Illinois has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / 0% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / 0% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 0% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois is shooting 61% from the free throw line (230/376) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has averaged 14.4 offensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.7
Western Illinois has a TS% of 43% this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Western Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (622/936) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,334 points/2,852 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Eastern Illinois has a 24% free throw rate (258 free throw attempts/1,052 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Eastern Illinois has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Eastern Illinois has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,124 points/1,048 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Western Illinois has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (472 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Western Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (101/345) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (423/1,048) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.1 steals per game (137 steals/17 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (397 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Eastern Illinois has 137 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams
Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (397 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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