Eastern Illinois (5-14) vs Southern Indiana ()
January 25, 2025 at 04:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Illinois +1 — Over/Under: 139
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles and Eastern Illinois Panthers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Groniger Arena. Here’s a Southern Indiana vs Eastern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Southern Indiana vs Eastern Illinois Pick.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles beat Western Illinois, lost to SIU Edwardsville, and they play Morehead State, Tennessee Tech, and Little Rock next. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 74.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jayland Randall is averaging 15 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Damoni Harrison is averaging 14.9 points and 5.3 rebounds. Stephen Olowoniyi is the third double-digit scorer and Jared Washington is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers lost to Tennessee State and Morehead State, and they play Little Rock, Western Illinois, and Lindenwood next. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are averaging 69.2 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 17.4 points and 2.2 assists, while Zion Fruster is averaging 13.4 points and 3.2 rebounds. Kooper Jacobi is the third double-digit scorer and Artese Stapleton is dishing 2.8 assists. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Illinois Panthers will win
- Southern Indiana has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won 13 of Southern Indiana’s last 15 games.
- Southern Indiana has lost the first half in seven of its last nine road games.
Why the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles will win
- Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last six games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Illinois ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.0).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.6).
Southern Indiana vs Eastern Illinois Injury Report
Neither Southern Indiana nor Eastern Illinois have a player listed on its injury report.
Southern Indiana vs Eastern Illinois Prediction
The Eastern Illinois Panthers have seen all five of their wins this season come at home, so they’re going to give themselves a chance. The problem is, that Eastern Illinois has lost six straight games and the offense hasn’t shown up consistently. The Eastern Illinois Panthers are 2-8 SU and 2-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles have just one road win this season, but they’re more trustworthy offensively, and they’ve covered each of their last three games. Neither team is good, so oddsmakers are telling you what they think of Eastern Illinois, as the Panthers can’t even be favored at home in this spot. Give me Southern Indiana.