The Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-3) visit the Central Arkansas Bears (2-4) after losing three straight road games. The Bears are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The point total in the matchup is 139.
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Central Arkansas Cover -3.5 vs Eastern Illinois -105
Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- Central Arkansas moneyline odds to win: -167
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +141
- Spread: Central Arkansas (-3.5)
- Total: 139
Central Arkansas statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last year, Central Arkansas fared worse at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and nine times in 16 road games.
- The Bears hit the over on the total in eight of 11 home games (72.7%) last year, compared to 11 of 16 road games (68.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Central Arkansas won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to away games (.000) last season.
Last season stats
- The Bears were 275th in the nation in points scored (70.2 per game) and 327th in points conceded (78.1) last year.
- Central Arkansas was 200th in the country in rebounds per game (31.5) and 247th in rebounds conceded (32.2) last year.
- Last season the Bears were ranked 165th in college basketball in assists with 13.7 per game.
Central Arkansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 1-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- O-U-P: 2-3-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (324th in nation) | 42.1 (135th) | 35.2 (131st) | 36.7 (340th) | 12.8 (263rd) | 12.8 (237th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Eastern Illinois performed better against the spread away (8-8-0) than at home (4-8-0) last year.
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Panthers’ games finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) compared to away (50%, eight of 16).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Panthers won a higher percentage of games at home (2-5) than away (4-12).
Last season stats
- The Panthers found it difficult to score points last year, ranking 18th-worst in college basketball with 66.5 points per game. They played better defensively, ranking 81st by allowing 69.0 points per contest.
- Eastern Illinois grabbed 31.3 boards per game (214th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 33.2 rebounds per contest (300th-ranked).
- Last season the Panthers ranked 330th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 11.3 per game.
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-1-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 1-3-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.2 (347th in nation) | 42.4 (147th) | 28.8 (324th) | 33.6 (273rd) | 10.4 (357th) | 12.8 (237th) |
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