Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville

The Western Illinois Leathernecks battle the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, February 26.

Western Illinois and SIUE should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 135.5 and odds of -112 are available for this outcome.

Western Illinois Leathernecks lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Morehead State Eagles 81-59.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars were beaten last game and this was on the road. Tennessee State Tigers claimed a 80-53 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 66-61 in favor of SIUE when they last played WIU. SIUE have won three on the spin against WIU. They’ve also claimed 3 wins in the past 6 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SIU Edwardsville	17-12	2056	1896	160	8-5	9-7	3L
Western Illinois	4-24	1817	2176	-359	3-10	1-14	3L

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Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 135.5 points in this college game and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -112 which looks worth taking.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Western Illinois vs SIU Edwardsville stats:

• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 5 WIU games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 WIU games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 WIU games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 SIUE games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 SIUE games at home.

Over 135.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Illinois 61 - 79 SIUE

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Western Illinois 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.

Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Western Illinois are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.

The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 135.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 135.5 at -112.

The best betting apps provide a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball matchups. Be sure to explore all the available options before placing your bet.

Moneyline

WIU

-

SIUE

-

Point Spread

WIU +14.5

-112

SIUE -14.5

-108

Total Points

Under 135.5

-108

Over 135.5

-112

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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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Western Illinois Stats

SIU Edwardsville Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 135.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.20 pts and allowed 81.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.70 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 135.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.30 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 66.10 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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