The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (9-6, 2-2 OVC) host the Lindenwood Lions (10-5, 4-0 OVC) in a matchup of OVC teams at Sam M. Vadalabene Center, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The Cougars are 1.5-point favorites in the game. The point total for the matchup is set at 143.5.
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SIU-Edwardsville Cover -1.5 vs Lindenwood -106
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Lindenwood betting lines
- SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: -106
- Lindenwood moneyline odds to win: -113
- Spread: SIU-Edwardsville (-1.5)
- Total: 143.5
SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, SIU-Edwardsville has performed worse at home, covering zero times in four home games, and four times in seven road games.
- Looking at point totals, the Cougars hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total two times in four opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in seven opportunities (42.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, SIU-Edwardsville has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.250) compared to road games (.500).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Cougars have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 74.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 75.3 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- The last 10 games have seen SIU-Edwardsville give up 0.4 more points per game (66.5) than its season-long average (66.1).
- Over their past 10 outings, the Cougars are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.7 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (34.2% compared to 33.7% season-long).
SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 2-7-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-5 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (230th in nation) | 40.1 (48th) | 34.2 (128th) | 29.8 (123rd) | 13.5 (241st) | 10.7 (112th) |
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Lindenwood statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Lindenwood has a better winning percentage at home (.750, 3-1-0 record) than on the road (.429, 3-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Lions games have gone over two of four times at home (50%), and four of seven away (57.1%).
Recent trends
- While the Lions are putting up 82.7 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark in their previous 10 games, amassing 85.0 a contest.
- Over its previous 10 games, Lindenwood is allowing 66.4 points per game, 5.1 fewer points than its season average (71.5).
- The Lions are draining 6.1 three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (32.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (31.7%).
Lindenwood betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-1-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-0 (Home: 4-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (81st in nation) | 41.2 (74th) | 37.1 (38th) | 32.5 (255th) | 16.7 (71st) | 12.3 (239th) |
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