The Eastern Illinois Panthers (4-8, 1-1 OVC) visit the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-7, 1-1 OVC) after losing six straight road games. The Redhawks are heavy favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.
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Southeast Missouri State Cover -12.5 vs Eastern Illinois -109
Southeast Missouri State vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- Southeast Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -885
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +581
- Spread: Southeast Missouri State (-12.5)
- Total: 146.5
Southeast Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Southeast Missouri State owns a worse record against the spread (0-2-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-4-0).
- The Redhawks have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (100%) than games on the road (71.4%).
- Southeast Missouri State has performed worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 0-1, compared to going 1-1 in road games.
Last season stats
- At 74.0 points scored per game and 67.0 points allowed last year, the Redhawks were 167th in the country offensively and 42nd on defense.
- Last year, Southeast Missouri State was 207th in the nation in rebounds (31.4 per game) and 247th in rebounds allowed (32.2).
- At 13.6 assists per game last season, the Redhawks were 174th in the country.
Southeast Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-3-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (141st in nation) | 45.9 (297th) | 32.4 (226th) | 31.1 (183rd) | 13.5 (244th) | 12.5 (257th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Eastern Illinois’ winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .500. It is 2-2-0 ATS on its home court and 3-3-0 on the road.
- Both at home (two of four) and on the road (three of six), the Panthers’ games have finished over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Panthers have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (0-4).
Last season stats
- The Panthers scored just 66.5 points per game (18th-worst in college basketball) last year, but they played more consistently at the other end, where they allowed 69.0 points per game (81st-ranked).
- Eastern Illinois grabbed 31.3 boards per game (214th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 33.2 rebounds per contest (300th-ranked).
- Last year the Panthers ranked 330th in college basketball in assists, averaging 11.3 per game.
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.1 (291st in nation) | 44.8 (258th) | 29.3 (324th) | 32.7 (267th) | 12.8 (290th) | 12.8 (278th) |
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