The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (6-3) are favored (-6.5) to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Western Michigan Broncos (4-5) at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 141.5.
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SIU-Edwardsville Cover -6.5 vs Western Michigan -116
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Western Michigan betting lines
- SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: -305
- Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +242
- Spread: SIU-Edwardsville (-6.5)
- Total: 141.5
SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- SIU-Edwardsville did a better job covering the spread in home games (9-4-0) last season than it did in road tilts (7-7-1).
- The Cougars exceeded the total more often when playing at home last year, hitting the over in nine of 13 home matchups (69.2%). In away games, they hit the over in six of 15 games (40%).
- SIU-Edwardsville fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games last year, sporting a home record of 9-2 home record, compared to going 4-3 on the road.
Last season stats
- The Cougars put up 71.6 points per game and gave up 66.5 last year, ranking them 243rd in college basketball offensively and 35th defensively.
- At 34.4 rebounds per game and 32.0 rebounds allowed, SIU-Edwardsville was 53rd and 233rd in the country, respectively, last season.
- Last season the Cougars were ranked 174th in the nation in assists with 13.6 per game.
SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-2-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 3-4-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (183rd in nation) | 37.4 (14th) | 37.4 (44th) | 30.3 (141st) | 12.9 (270th) | 10.8 (106th) |
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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Western Michigan has been better at home (4-0-0) than away (1-3-0).
- Broncos games have gone above the over/under more often at home (two times out of four) than on the road (one of four) this season.
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Broncos have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.000, 0-4).
Last season stats
- Last year the Broncos posted 72.1 points per game (228th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 76.0 points per contest (294th-ranked).
- Western Michigan averaged 33.8 rebounds per game (68th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 31.8 rebounds per contest (217th-ranked).
- Last year the Broncos ranked 268th in college basketball in assists, averaging 12.4 per game.
Western Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-3-0 (Home: 4-0-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-0-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 3-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (183rd in nation) | 42.7 (150th) | 34.0 (164th) | 31.8 (213th) | 13.4 (245th) | 13.1 (277th) |
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