Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State

The Eastern Illinois Panthers square off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re confident that SEMO can enjoy a big win in their clash against Eastern Illinois, leading us to go against the spread at -12.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -105 available.

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Eastern Illinois Panthers won their previous game, beating East-West University Phantoms at home. It was a 110-56 win.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks won their last game 91-82. This was a road victory against Tennessee State Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eastern Illinois had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 73-58 win over SEMO. In the past 10 H2H meetings, SEMO have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southeast Missouri	6-7	1028	999	29	3-2	3-5	1W
Eastern Illinois	4-8	795	896	-101	4-2	0-6	2W

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Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -12.5 on the spread. SEMO should enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and cover the line at -105.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by SEMO in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -12.5 line has been covered by SEMO in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -12.5 line has been covered by SEMO in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Eastern Illinois in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Eastern Illinois in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

SEMO -12.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Illinois 70 - 85 SEMO

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Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Eastern Illinois are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

There is a spread of 12.5 and total points has a line of 147.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 147.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Eastern Illinois

-

SEMO

-

Point Spread

Eastern Illinois +12.5

-115

SEMO -12.5

-105

Total Points

Under 147.5

-112

Over 147.5

-108

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It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Eastern Illinois Stats

Southeast Missouri State 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
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 132.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.70 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 57.40 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 65.60 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	9-4	992	860	132	5-0	4-4	1W
Lindenwood	8-5	1080	929	151	5-0	3-5	1L
Tennessee State	8-5	1043	989	54	4-1	4-4	1W
SIU Edwardsville	8-5	999	864	135	3-2	5-3	1W
Morehead State	6-7	1018	1014	4	4-0	2-7	3W
Southeast Missouri	6-7	1028	999	29	3-2	3-5	1W
Tennessee Tech	6-8	1112	1105	7	4-3	2-5	2L
Eastern Illinois	4-8	795	896	-101	4-2	0-6	2W
Little Rock	4-9	892	1023	-131	2-1	2-8	2W
Southern Indiana	3-9	859	918	-59	2-3	1-6	4L
Western Illinois	3-9	809	930	-121	2-3	1-6	2L

• 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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