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SIU-Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Prediction 1/7/25 College Basketball Picks
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Eastern Illinois (5-9) vs SIU-Edwardsville (9-6)
January 7, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Illinois +2.5 — Over/Under: 132.5
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars and Eastern Illinois Panthers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Groniger Arena. Here’s a SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Prediction. This article will include an SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Pick.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Western Illinois and Lindenwood, and they play Tennessee Tech, Tennessee State, and UT Martin next. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 73.1 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 65.7 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Ray’Sean Taylor is averaging 17.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 12.1 points and 4 rebounds. Ring Malith is grabbing 6.3 rebounds and Desmond Polk is dishing 1.1 assists. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 62.9 percent from the free throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.Â
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat Lindenwood, lost to Western Illinois, and they play Tennessee Tech, UT Martin, and Tennessee State next. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 71.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 17.3 points and 1.9 assists, while Kooper Jacobi is averaging 13.6 points and 9.4 rebounds. Zion Fruster is the third double-digit scorer and Artese Stapleton is dishing 3.4 assists. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 62.8 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Illinois Panthers will win
- Eastern Illinois has won eight of its last nine home games.
- SIU Edwardsville has lost each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- SIU Edwardsville has lost the first half in each of its last three road games.
Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win
- SIU Edwardsville has won five of its last six night games at First Mid Court at Groniger Arena.
- Eastern Illinois has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- SIU Edwardsville has won the first half in three of its last four night games at First Mid Court at Groniger Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Illinois ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.6).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (62.8%).
- SIU Edwardsville ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Injury Report
Neither SIU Edwardsville nor Eastern Illinois has a player listed on its injury report.
SIU Edwardsville vs Eastern Illinois Prediction
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are probably the better team in terms of talent, and they’re battle-tested with two road wins. However, the Eastern Illinois Panthers are at their best at home, where all five of their wins this season have come. Eastern Illinois can push the pace a bit offensively, and that could make the Cougars uncomfortable. We’ve also seen the SIU Edwardsville Cougars play a lot of close games this season and allow subpar talent to hang around. Eastern Illinois will have its chance to steal this contest if it shoots decently from the field. Not my favorite play on a stacked Tuesday card, but I’ll grab the free bucket with the Panthers.
