Little Rock (13-7) vs Eastern Illinois (5-15)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Hyland Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Little Rock -12 — Over/Under: 130.5
The Eastern Illinois Panthers and Little Rock Trojans meet Monday in college basketball action at the Hyland Arena. Here’s an Eastern Illinois vs Little Rock Prediction. This article will include an Eastern Illinois vs Little Rock Pick.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers lost to Southern Indiana and Morehead State, and they play Western Illinois, Lindenwood, and SIU Edwardsville next. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 68.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 17.1 points and 2.3 assists, while Zion Fruster is averaging 13.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kooper Jacobi is the third double-digit scorer and Artese Stapleton is dishing 2.7 assists. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 64.2 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Little Rock Trojans Betting Preview
The Little Rock Trojans beat Western Illinois and Lindenwood, and they play Tennessee State, UT Martin, and Southern Indiana next. The Little Rock Trojans are averaging 69.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 37.2 percent shooting. Johnathan Lawson is averaging 16 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Mwani Wilkinson is averaging 14.2 points and 7.4 rebounds. Ante Beljan is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Lewis is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Little Rock Trojans are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Little Rock Trojans are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Little Rock Trojans will win
- Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last seven games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Little Rock has won each of its last five games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Little Rock has won the first half in each of its last three day games against Eastern Illinois.
Why the Eastern Illinois Panthers will win
- The road team has won five of Little Rock’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of Eastern Illinois’ last 16 games have produced a total of 131+ points.
- Thirty-two of Little Rock’s last 37 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 131+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Little Rock ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.4).
- Little Rock ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.2%).
- Eastern Illinois ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.6).
Eastern Illinois vs Little Rock Injury Report
Eastern Illinois doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Little Rock will continue to be without KK Robinson due to an undisclosed issue.
Eastern Illinois vs Little Rock Prediction
The Eastern Illinois Panthers haven’t won a game since January 2, and they haven’t won a road game all season. Eastern Illinois is extremely limited offensively and is 2-7 ATS in its last 10 games. The Little Rock Trojans are making their push as one of the better teams in the OVC, and they’re 7-3 ATS and SU in their last 10 games. Little Rock has covered each of its last five games. I doubt Eastern Illinois will break out of its funk with an early road game. Little Rock has covered four of its last six games as a double-digit favorite. Eastern Illinois is going nowhere fast. I’ll lay the points with Little Rock on Monday afternoon.