The Lindenwood Lions (6-8, 1-2 OVC) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to break a seven-game road slide when they take on the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (8-6, 1-2 OVC) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The contest airs at 4:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 138.
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SIU-Edwardsville Cover -7.5 vs Lindenwood -108
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Lindenwood betting lines
- SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: -331
- Lindenwood moneyline odds to win: +258
- Spread: SIU-Edwardsville (-7.5)
- Total: 138
SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- SIU-Edwardsville has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (3-1-0) than it has in road affairs (3-4-0).
- The Cougars have exceeded the over/under in four of four home games (100%), compared to one of seven road games (14.3%).
- SIU-Edwardsville has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 2-0 (1.000). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 0-1 (.000).
Last season stats
- On offense, the Cougars were the 238th-ranked squad in college basketball (71.5 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 115th (70.1 points allowed per game).
- With 31.9 rebounds per game and 31.1 rebounds conceded, SIU-Edwardsville was 184th and 156th in the nation, respectively, last season.
- Last season the Cougars were ranked 314th in college basketball in assists with 11.3 per game.
SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 4-0-0; Away: 1-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (253rd in nation) | 40.2 (54th) | 36.6 (36th) | 32.5 (259th) | 15.3 (108th) | 10.6 (94th) |
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Lindenwood statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Lindenwood’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (2-1-0). On the road, it is .167 (1-5-0).
- Lions games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (two times out of three) than on the road (two of six) this season.
Last season stats
- The Lions struggled to score points last year, ranking 13th-worst in college basketball with 65.1 points per game. They played better defensively, ranking 216th by surrendering 73.1 points per contest.
- Lindenwood averaged just 28.8 boards per game (21st-worst in college basketball), and allowed 33.1 rebounds per contest (273rd-ranked).
- In terms of assists, the Lions averaged just 8.1 dimes per contest (-3-worst in college basketball).
Lindenwood betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 2-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-4-1 (Home: 2-0-1; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (194th in nation) | 42.2 (132nd) | 34.3 (112th) | 31.6 (217th) | 13.1 (247th) | 12.4 (262nd) |
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