Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois

The Western Illinois Leathernecks battle the Eastern Illinois Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

There could be lots of baskets when Western Illinois clash with Eastern Illinois, with our prediction being Over 130.5 points in total. Odds of -105 look well worth taking for this outcome.

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Western Illinois Leathernecks lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 59-54 at home to Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Eastern Illinois Panthers won their last game, beating Tennessee State Tigers at home. It was a 74-70 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eastern Illinois beat WIU when the teams last met. It was a 71-59 scoreline. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Eastern Illinois	6-10	1060	1160	-100	6-2	0-8	2W
Western Illinois	3-13	1041	1219	-178	2-5	1-8	6L

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Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Our Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -105 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 130.5 in total.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois stats:

• The 130.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 WIU games on the road.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 WIU games on the road.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Eastern Illinois games at home.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Eastern Illinois games.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Eastern Illinois games at home.

Over 130.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Illinois 63 - 74 Eastern Illinois

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with Eastern Illinois to claim a 74-63 win which will hopefully go close.

Western Illinois vs Eastern Illinois 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Eastern Illinois are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -345 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Western Illinois are trading at +270.

There is a spread of 7.5 and total points has a line of 130.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 130.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

WIU

+270

Eastern Illinois

-345

Point Spread

WIU +7.5

-115

Eastern Illinois -7.5

-105

Total Points

Under 130.5

-110

Over 130.5

-110

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Western Illinois Stats

Eastern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 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 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 130.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.30 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.40 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 130.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 63.40 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	13-4	1275	1106	169	7-0	6-4	5W
Tennessee State	10-6	1287	1210	77	4-1	6-5	1L
Lindenwood	10-7	1376	1221	155	7-1	3-6	2L
SIU Edwardsville	10-7	1266	1127	139	5-4	5-3	1L
Southeast Missouri	9-8	1322	1255	67	5-2	4-6	1L
Morehead State	8-9	1294	1308	-14	5-1	3-8	1W
Little Rock	7-10	1203	1309	-106	3-2	4-8	2W
Tennessee Tech	7-10	1290	1307	-17	4-3	3-7	1W
Eastern Illinois	6-10	1060	1160	-100	6-2	0-8	2W
Southern Indiana	3-13	1127	1219	-92	2-5	1-8	8L
Western Illinois	3-13	1041	1219	-178	2-5	1-8	6L

• 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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