Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Ark.-Little Rock Trojans Betting Picks & Predictions
Southern Illinois Salukis (10-4, 2-1 MVC), on a four-game winning streak, visit the Illinois State Redbirds (8-6, 2-1 MVC) at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois,with no reported
Game outlook
Southern Illinois Salukis (10-4, 2-1 MVC), on a four-game winning streak, visit the Illinois State Redbirds (8-6, 2-1 MVC) at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois,with no reported injuries listed for either side. Both sides are looking to rebound from respective losses; the Salukis falling to Belmont 73-63 and the Redbirds losing 88-71 to Drake. Best picks for a winner? Don't forget College Basketball Picks from Ark.-Little Rock for the buzzer-beater!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +340 | Trojans -430
Spread: Panthers +9 (-110) | Trojans -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ark.-Little Rock will win straight-up is 81%.
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Southern Illinois is scoring an average of 75.3 points per game (182nd in the country) while shooting 47.2% (74th) overall and 38.0% (24th) from three point land. Johnson is the leader in scoring (24.1 points per game), assists (5.9 per game), and steals (1.7 per game). Rupert offers support with 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game with 1.3 blocks. Southern Illinois' defense is holding opponents to an average of 63.4 points per game (25th in the country) and 41.1% (95th) shooting overall and 26.9% (10th) shooting from three point land. Eastern Illinois is ranked 290 in offense (69.5 ppg), 98 in defense (67.3 ppg), 264 in field goals (43.12%), 161 in free throws (71.57%), 207 in three pointers (33.20%), 168 in rebounds (36.86), 147 in offensive assists (13.93), 175 in turnovers (12.21), 240 in field goal defense (44.05%), 323 in free throw defense (74.31%), 273 in three pointers defense (34.58%), 32.86 in rebounds defense (32.86), 261 in defensive assists (13.79), and 62 in turnovers defense (14.50).