In this article we will formulate an Indiana vs Eastern Illinois prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 10th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are 1-0 this year after they defeated SIUE by a score of 80-61 in their last game. Indiana led 42-30 at halftime and they were able to pull away in the second half for the win. The Hoosiers shot 52.6% from the field, 37.5% on three pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Indiana made 6 three pointers and 14 free throws, recorded 18 assists, and won the rebounding battle by nine, but they did turn the ball over 16 times in the game. Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana with 31 points and nine rebounds, while Malik Reneau added 15 points and seven rebounds in the victory.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers are 1-1 this season after they defeated Earlham by a score of 97-61 in their last game. Eastern Illinois led 52-31 at halftime and added 45 second half points in the blowout win. The Panthers shot 52.2% from the field, 35.7% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Artese Stapleton led Eastern Illinois with 17 points, eight assists, and two rebounds in the victory.
Eastern Illinois lost to Illinois by a score of 112-67 in their opening game of the season. The Panthers have scored 82 points per game and they have allowed 86.5 points against per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game this season. Nakyel Shelton has averaged 15 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Eastern Illinois has shot 45.3% from the field, 54.4% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year.
Why Indiana will cover
- Indiana has won each of its last 21 night games against non-Conference opponents at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
- Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last 19 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Eastern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last 22 road games against non-Conference opponents.
Indiana vs Eastern Illinois Prediction
Indiana comes into this matchup after picking up a 19-point win against SIUE in their first game of the season, but they did not cover the point spread in that victory. The Hoosiers scored 80 points and shot over 52% from the field, but they will look for a more convincing win here. Eastern Illinois was able to bounce back from their blowout loss against Illinois with a win over a non D-1 team, but I think this game is going to look a lot like that Illinois loss. Take Indiana to cover this big number at home.