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Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks
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Eastern Illinois (10-19) vs Little Rock (18-11)
February 27, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Illinois +5.5 — Over/Under: 128.5
The Little Rock Trojans and Eastern Illinois Panthers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Groniger Arena. Here’s a Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Pick.
Little Rock Trojans Betting PreviewÂ
The Little Rock Trojans beat Western Illinois, lost to Lindenwood, and they play SIU Edwardsville next. Little Rock has won each of its last six road games.
The Little Rock Trojans are averaging 69.7 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Johnathan Lawson is averaging 15.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Mwani Wilkinson is averaging 13.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. Ante Beljan is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Lewis is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Little Rock Trojans are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Little Rock Trojans are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting PreviewÂ
The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat Southern Indiana and Morehead State, and they play Southeast Missouri State next. Eastern Illinois looks to win three straight games for the second time this season.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 66.2 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 16.3 points and 2 assists, while Kooper Jacobi is averaging 12 points and 9 rebounds. Zion Fruster is the third double-digit scorer and Artese Stapleton is dishing 2.7 assists. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Little Rock Trojans will win
- Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last seven games at First Mid Court at Groniger Arena.
- Little Rock has won each of its last six road games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Little Rock has won the first half in each of its last four road games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Little Rock’s last eight games have produced a total of 130+ points.
- Thirty-six of Eastern Illinois’ last 43 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference at First Mid Court at Groniger Arena have produced a total of 130+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Illinois ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (102.1).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.97).
- Little Rock ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- Little Rock ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.0).
Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Injury Report
Eastern Illinois doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Little Rock will continue to be without KK Robinson.Â
Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction
Eastern Illinois did beat Little Rock last month on the road as a 10-point underdog, so you can talk yourself into the points. This still feels like a revenge spot for Little Rock, one of the best teams in the OVC and a team that has nine road wins. Eastern Illinois isn’t a team I’m excited to back as the Panthers are 11-15 ATS on the season and have lost seven of its 12 home games. I’ll lay the points with Little Rock on Thursday night.
