Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville

The Little Rock Trojans square off against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, January 8.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Little Rock and SIUE is set at 132.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -115 is available.

Little Rock Trojans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Tennessee State Tigers by a 84-79 scoreline.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars won their last game, beating Lindenwood Lions at home. It was a 66-62 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 73-65 in favor of SIUE when they last played Little Rock. Each team has landed three wins in the previous 6 games between the sides.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L
Little Rock	12-20	2257	2372	-115	7-6	5-14	1L

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Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction & Picks

This Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 132.5 points to be scored at odds of -115 which makes plenty of appeal.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville stats:

• The 132.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Little Rock games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Little Rock games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Little Rock games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 SIUE games.
• The 132.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 SIUE games.

Over 132.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 53.5% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Little Rock 67 - 73 SIUE

Let’s roll the dice and try the Cougars to achieve a 73-67 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Little Rock vs SIU Edwardsville 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.

SIU Edwardsville have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability due to their -192 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Little Rock are least likely to win at +154.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 131.5 right now. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 131.5, it’s -112.

Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Little Rock

+154

SIUE

-192

Point Spread

Little Rock +3.5

-104

SIUE -3.5

-118

Total Points

Under 131.5

-108

Over 131.5

-112

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Little Rock Stats

SIU Edwardsville 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

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

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.40 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 65.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 63.00 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
Tennessee State	23-9	2577	2347	230	13-2	10-7	6W
UT Martin	22-11	2305	2086	219	13-3	9-8	1L
Morehead State	20-13	2484	2466	18	12-2	8-11	1L
Southeast Missouri	20-13	2460	2331	129	11-5	9-8	1L
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L
Lindenwood	18-15	2566	2398	168	10-5	8-10	1L
Tennessee Tech	13-18	2272	2308	-36	8-6	5-12	2L
Eastern Illinois	13-20	2214	2321	-107	9-6	4-14	1L
Little Rock	12-20	2257	2372	-115	7-6	5-14	1L
Southern Indiana	7-23	2062	2212	-150	3-10	4-13	2L
Western Illinois	4-26	1933	2334	-401	3-11	1-15	5L

• 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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