SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

- SIU Edwardsville is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- SIU Edwardsville / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.
SIU Edwardsville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The SIU Edwardsville vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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SIU Edwardsville vs. Eastern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Total
Money
SIU Edwardsville
Eastern Illinois
SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts SIU Edwardsville will win this college basketball game with 71.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts SIU Edwardsville will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.
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SIU Edwardsville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.05 Units / 4% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
- SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
Eastern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+3.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
- Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
SIU Edwardsville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
SIU Edwardsville has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -9.38% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Illinois has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.04% ROI).
- 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -71.25% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
SIU Edwardsville Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (76 rebounds/10 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Eastern Illinois has averaged 60.9 points per game (609 points/10 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (245/634) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 44%
SIU Edwardsville has allowed 66.4 points per game (2,987 points/45 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.4
SIU Edwardsville has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (727 points/634 shots) this season — tied for best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,031/2,588) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%
SIU Edwardsville Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Illinois has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (76 rebounds/10 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Eastern Illinois has averaged 60.9 points per game (609 points/10 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (245/634) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 44%
SIU Edwardsville has allowed 66.4 points per game (2,987 points/45 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.4
SIU Edwardsville has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (727 points/634 shots) this season — tied for best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,031/2,588) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%
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