Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood

The Eastern Illinois Panthers face the Lindenwood Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, February 26.

Eastern Illinois should give a good account of themselves against Lindenwood and the prediction is to bet them on the spread. The +7.5 looks attractive and -102 is available.

Eastern Illinois Panthers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 70-68.

Lindenwood Lions were beaten last game and this was on the road. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles claimed a 72-57 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lindenwood triumphed 82-74 when they last played Eastern Illinois. In the past 7 games between the teams, Eastern Illinois have won five.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Lindenwood	16-13	2270	2128	142	9-4	7-9	3L
Eastern Illinois	11-18	1953	2040	-87	9-6	2-12	2L

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Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood Prediction & Picks

This expert Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

With Eastern Illinois being given a line of +7.5 to overcome in this college contest, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -102 for this outcome.

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Key Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Eastern Illinois in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Eastern Illinois in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Eastern Illinois in 3 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lindenwood in 7 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lindenwood in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lindenwood in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lindenwood in 5 of their last 7 games against Eastern Illinois.

Eastern Illinois +7.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Illinois 69 - 73 Lindenwood

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Eastern Illinois vs Lindenwood Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Lindenwood odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -385 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 79% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Eastern Illinois, you will find +300 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 145.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 145.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Eastern Illinois

+300

Lindenwood

-385

Point Spread

Eastern Illinois +7.5

-102

Lindenwood -7.5

-118

Total Points

Under 145.5

-115

Over 145.5

-105

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Eastern Illinois Stats

Lindenwood Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.30 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	20-9	2078	1839	239	11-2	9-7	2L
Tennessee State	19-9	2270	2112	158	11-2	8-7	2W
Southeast Missouri	18-11	2171	2047	124	9-4	9-7	3W
Morehead State	18-12	2275	2242	33	11-2	7-10	6W
SIU Edwardsville	17-12	2056	1896	160	8-5	9-7	3L
Lindenwood	16-13	2270	2128	142	9-4	7-9	3L
Tennessee Tech	13-16	2150	2155	-5	8-6	5-10	3W
Little Rock	11-18	2036	2154	-118	6-5	5-13	1L
Eastern Illinois	11-18	1953	2040	-87	9-6	2-12	2L
Southern Indiana	7-22	1992	2123	-131	3-10	4-12	1L
Western Illinois	4-24	1817	2176	-359	3-10	1-14	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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