Western Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction 12/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Illinois vs Lindenwood prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Preview

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 4-7 (0-0) this season after they defeated North Dakota in overtime by a score of 69-66 in their last game. Western Illinois led 32-28 at halftime, but only scored 28 points in the second half, before escaping with the close win in overtime. The Leathernecks shot 33% from the field, 16% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Griffin led WIU with 18 points and two rebounds, while Karyiek Dixon added 17 points and 18 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Western Illinois defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 78-47, but lost to Drake by a score of 108-57 before that. The Leathernecks have scored 68.2 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.5 points against per game this season. Lucas Lorenzen is averaging 13.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Griffin is averaging 11.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Leathernecks. Western Illinois is shooting 42.0% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season. 

Lindenwood Lions Betting Preview

The Lindenwood Lions are 6-4 (1-0) this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 110-44 in their last game. Lindenwood led 60-19 at halftime and added 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Lions shot 70% from the field, 63% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Anias Futrell led Lindenwood with 17 points and three assists, while Dontrez Williams added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Lindenwood defeated Eastern Illinois by a score of 82-74 and Northern Illinois by a score of 99-64. The Lions have scored 81.4 points per game with 41.2 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Jadis Jones is averaging 16.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Anias Futrell is averaging 13.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Lions. Lindenwood is shooting 46.7% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 32.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Lindenwood Lions will win

• Lindenwood (MO) has won each of its last seven night games at Robert F. Hyland Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Illinois has lost seven of its last eight night games.
• Lindenwood (MO) has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Robert F. Hyland Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Western Illinois Leathernecks will win

• Western Illinois has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Illinois has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Lindenwood (MO)’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Each of Western Illinois’ last five night games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.

Western Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction 

Lindenwood rolls into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they are 1-0 in conference play. The Lions are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 80 points in four straight. Western Illinois has won three of their last four, but they have just one D1 win so far this season. The Leathernecks are shooting 42% from the field and they are overmatched in most categories here. Take Lindenwood to win big at home.

David Racey's Pick: Lindenwood -11.5