The Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-11, 4-4 OVC) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they look to break a nine-game road losing streak when they square off against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (4-14, 1-7 OVC) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Screaming Eagles Arena. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is 134.5 for the matchup.
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Southern Indiana Cover -2.5 vs Eastern Illinois -111
Southern Indiana vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- Southern Indiana moneyline odds to win: -150
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +124
- Spread: Southern Indiana (-2.5)
- Total: 134.5
Southern Indiana statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Southern Indiana has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered zero times in five games at home, and it has covered five times in nine games when playing on the road.
- The Screaming Eagles have gone over the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in one of five home matchups (20%). In road games, they have hit the over in two of nine games (22.2%).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Screaming Eagles have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 65.6 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 70.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Southern Indiana’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (73.2) is 1.5 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (74.7).
- During their last 10 outings, the Screaming Eagles are making 0.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.5 compared to 8.6 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (33.3% compared to 31.7% season-long).
Southern Indiana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 0-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-11-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-13 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.3 (362nd in nation) | 43.9 (187th) | 33.8 (114th) | 36.3 (355th) | 10.8 (352nd) | 11.1 (159th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Eastern Illinois has performed better at home (4-3-0) than on the road (5-4-0).
- Panthers games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of seven) than away (four of nine) this season.
- The Panthers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (4-2) than on the road (0-7) this year.
Recent trends
- The Panthers have fared better offensively in their previous 10 games, putting up 72.9 points per contest, 5.3 more than their season average of 67.6.
- While Eastern Illinois is giving up 70.4 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 64.8 points per contest.
- The Panthers are making 6.7 three-pointers per game with a 34.9% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.7 and 32.0%.
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 8-6-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7 (268th in nation) | 42.9 (136th) | 29.4 (318th) | 32.3 (254th) | 13.3 (244th) | 11.9 (234th) |
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