The Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-10, 0-3 OVC) are heavy underdogs (+14.5) as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7-7, 2-1 OVC) at 4:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Show Me Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The point total is set at 145.5 in the matchup.
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Southeast Missouri State Cover -14.5 vs Western Illinois -104
Southeast Missouri State vs. Western Illinois betting lines
- Southeast Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -1389
- Western Illinois moneyline odds to win: +804
- Spread: Southeast Missouri State (-14.5)
- Total: 145.5
Southeast Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Southeast Missouri State has done a better job covering the spread in road games (3-4-0) than it has at home (0-3-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Redhawks hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total two times in three opportunities this season (66.7%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in seven opportunities (71.4%).
- In two home games as a moneyline favorite, Southeast Missouri State has one win (.500). It sports an identical winning percentage (1-1 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Redhawks were 167th in the nation on offense (74.0 points scored per game) and 42nd defensively (67.0 points conceded).
- Southeast Missouri State collected 31.4 rebounds per game and gave up 32.2 boards last year, ranking 207th and 247th, respectively, in the nation.
- Last season the Redhawks were ranked 174th in the nation in assists with 13.6 per game.
Southeast Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 0-3-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-4-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 1-1; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (144th in nation) | 45.2 (270th) | 32.7 (209th) | 30.9 (175th) | 13.7 (232nd) | 12.2 (226th) |
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Western Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Western Illinois’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (1-2-0). Away, it is .625 (5-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Leathernecks games have finished over two of three times at home (66.7%), and three of eight away (37.5%).
- The Leathernecks’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-3), and away it is .125 (1-7).
Last season stats
- With 68.7 points per game on offense, the Leathernecks were 307th in college basketball last year. On defense, they gave up 71.3 points per contest, which ranked 152nd in college basketball.
- Last season Western Illinois averaged 31.6 rebounds per game (194th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 31.5 rebounds per contest (202nd-ranked).
- The Leathernecks didn’t put up many dimes last year, ranking -3-worst in the country with 10.0 assists per contest.
Western Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-10 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.8 (319th in nation) | 45.2 (270th) | 31.4 (263rd) | 31.2 (191st) | 8.5 (365th) | 11.3 (156th) |
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