The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-17, 4-12 OVC) will try to end a six-game losing streak when they host the Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-19, 4-12 OVC) at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 20, 2025 as 2.5-point favorites. The Panthers have lost four games in a row. The point total is set at 136.5 in 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: -156
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +129
- Spread: Southern Indiana (-2.5)
- Total: 136.5
Southern Indiana statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Southern Indiana has done a better job covering the spread on the road (6-7-0) than it has in home games (5-7-0).
- The Screaming Eagles have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (53.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Southern Indiana has won a lower percentage of its home games (.500) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Screaming Eagles have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 69.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.4 points fewer than the 72.2 they’ve scored this season.
- Southern Indiana’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 74.6 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 73.8 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Screaming Eagles are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 7.4 threes per game and shooting 36.3% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.1 makes and 34.5% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Southern Indiana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-14-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 7-9-0)
- O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-14 (Home: 2-3; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (273rd in nation) | 44.6 (230th) | 32.0 (180th) | 33.5 (307th) | 11.4 (330th) | 11.0 (155th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Eastern Illinois has had better results away (6-8-0) than at home (2-8-0).
- Panthers games have finished above the over/under less often at home (four times out of 10) than away (seven of 14) this year.
- The Panthers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-5), and on the road it is .143 (2-12).
Recent trends
- The Panthers have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 60.6 points per contest, 5.6 fewer points their than season average of 66.2.
- Over its previous 10 games, Eastern Illinois is ceding 66.7 points per contest, 3.9 fewer points than its season average (70.6).
- In their past 10 games, the Panthers are sinking 5.5 threes per game, 0.2 more than their season average (5.3). However, they own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (30.4%) compared to their season average (31.1%).
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-16-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 6-12-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 7-13-0)
- O-U-P: 11-14-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-17 (Home: 0-5; Away: 2-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (337th in nation) | 43.1 (142nd) | 31.3 (232nd) | 33.7 (315th) | 11.4 (330th) | 11.4 (193rd) |
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