Western Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Western Illinois (9-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Lindenwood (8-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Lindenwood TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-8) visit Robert F. Hyland Arena to take on the Lindenwood Lions (8-11) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Saint Charles, MO.

Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois-3.5 -115O 128.5 -110-190
Lindenwood +3.5 -105U 128.5 -110+155

Western Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Illinois vs Lindenwood Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lindenwood will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Lindenwood has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Lindenwood has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Lindenwood have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+1.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Lindenwood has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.35 Units / 1.89% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 27.45% ROI
  • 4-13 when betting the Over for -10.3 Units / -55.08% ROI
  • 13-4 when betting the Under for +8.6 Units / 45.99% ROI

Lindenwood Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lindenwood has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -19.81% ROI).

  • 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -17.26% ROI
  • 6-13 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI
  • 13-6 when betting the Under for +6.4 Units / 30.62% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois is shooting 61% from the free throw line (261/429) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (653/989) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Illinois has averaged 13.0 turnovers per game (261 turnovers/20 games) this season — 2nd highest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Western Illinois has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Lindenwood Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lindenwood has averaged 8.1 assists per game (171 assists/21 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Lindenwood has averaged 8.1 assists per game (171 assists/21 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Lindenwood has made 4.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Lindenwood has made 4.6 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (108 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Western Illinois has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (542 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,310 points/1,215 shots) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,310 points/1,215 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Lindenwood Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lindenwood has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/21 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Lindenwood has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/21 games) this season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Lindenwood has forced 11.7 turnovers per game (246 turnovers/21 games) this season — 5th best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.7

Lindenwood has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (159/452) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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