Lindenwood vs SIU-Edwardsville Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a Lindenwood vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Vadalabene Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lions’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lindenwood

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SIU Edwardsville

-Recent betting trends in games played between Lindenwood and SIU Edwardsville

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lions and Cougars. 

Lindenwood Looks to Bounce Back

Lindenwood faced off against Eastern Illinois in the last game and they couldn’t make the winning plays. Lindenwood scored 74 points, but the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the defeat.  Markeith Browning II had a strong game putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were three different layers that put up at least 10 points. The problem was the defense just couldn’t make the stops, and that led to the defeat. Lindwnwood faced off against Western Illinois two games ago and they scored 71 points on the way to the six-point victory. 

Lindenwood is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 221st in the league while the defense is ranked 137th. They are averaging 61.4 field goal attempts per game which is 88th in the league. Markeith Browning II is averaging 13.2 points while shooting 37 percent from the field and 18.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Can SIU Edwardsville Build on the Last Game?

SIU Edwardsville in the last game faced off against Western Illinois and they scored 77 points while the defense gave up only 66 points and that was enough for the victory. Ray’Sean Taylor had a strong game putting up 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Brian Taylor II also had a strong game putting up 19 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Two games ago against Southeast Missouri State, it wasn’t the same result. The offense scored 64 points and the defense gave up 80 points.

SIU Edwardsville is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. The offense is ranked 221st while the defense is ranked 81st in the league. They are averaging 63.9 shot attempts per game which is 33rd in the league. In this game, SIU Edwardsville needs to get the offense out to a fast start, to really try to put the pressure on. Taylor is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why SIU Edwardsville Will Beat Lindenwood 

• Lindenwood (MO) has lost nine of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.
• SIU Edwardsville has won seven of its last eight games against the Ohio Valley Conference at First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center.
• The home team has won the first half in each of SIU Edwardsville’s last four games.

Lindenwood vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction

Away from home, the Lindenwood Lions have had some major issues and they are 0-6 straight up away from the home court. The offense has not been as good away from home, and that is going to be the difference here. Lindenwood is going to really struggle to get the offense going here. SIU Edwardsville is averaging 74.1 points per game and at home, they are going to have no issue running up the score. This game will get out of control early. Back SIU Edwardsville to win this game and cover the spread.