SIU Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

• SIU Edwardsville is a -5.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
• Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
• SIU Edwardsville / Western Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Macomb, IL.

SIU Edwardsville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The SIU Edwardsville vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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SIU Edwardsville vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SIU Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts will win this college basketball game with confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

SIU Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts will cover the spread with confidence for today’s game.

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SIU Edwardsville Basketball Best Bets Today:

• SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
• SIU Edwardsville has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
• SIU Edwardsville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 away games (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
• SIU Edwardsville has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
• SIU Edwardsville have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+9.20 Units / 30% ROI)
• Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
• Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

SIU Edwardsville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

SIU Edwardsville has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

• 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI
• 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
• 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

• 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.3 Units / -58.89% ROI
• 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
• 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

SIU Edwardsville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (5,149 points/4,410 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Western Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 41% (768/1,890) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville has allowed 66.6 points per game (3,063 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.5

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (273/691) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 44%

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,788/4,327) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (273/691) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

SIU Edwardsville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (5,149 points/4,410 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Western Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 41% (768/1,890) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

SIU Edwardsville has allowed 66.6 points per game (3,063 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 71.5

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (273/691) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 44%

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,788/4,327) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%

SIU Edwardsville has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (273/691) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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